Quintet

In a future ice age, humanity survives in sealed city-enclosed arenas. Society has evolved into a morbid obsession with a deadly dice game called 'Quintet.' When a newcomer wins a game and discovers the dark truth behind its popularity, he becomes the target of the game's powerful figures and must fight for survival.

Quintet was a significant departure from Robert Altman's previous successes and was met with considerable confusion and disappointment from both critics and audiences. The film's bleak atmosphere, convoluted narrative, and abrupt ending were frequently cited as major drawbacks, leading to its status as a commercial and critical failure.

• Widely criticized for its bleak and depressing tone.
• The film's narrative was often described as confusing and difficult to follow.
• Many reviewers found the obsession with the game 'Quintet' to be unconvincing and poorly explained.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a strong dislike for the film's overly somber and bleak atmosphere, with many finding the plot convoluted and the central game mechanics unengaging.

Robert Altman reportedly chose to film Quintet in Munich and Paris due to the extreme cold, as he wanted the actors to experience genuine discomfort to enhance their performances, mirroring the film's frozen setting.