Empty Days
Empty Days

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Empty Days

2018
Movie
103 min
Portuguese

"Empty Days" tells the story of a day in the life of Jean and Fabiana, a couple of young boyfriends who try to reinvent their lives in a small town in the Brazilian interior. They are in their senior year of high school and live the old dilemma: either we leave this city or we stay here and continue the history of our parents. At the end of this day Jean commits suicide and Fabiana disappears. Two years later, Daniel and Alanis, another couple of young boyfriends, try to understand how everything happened.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Kevin Michael SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling musician's life takes a dark turn when he becomes entangled with a dangerous individual. As his past actions come back to haunt him, he must confront his demons and fight for survival in a world where trust is a luxury he can no longer afford. The film explores themes of addiction, regret, and the desperate measures one might take to escape their circumstances.

Critical Reception

Empty Days received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and lead performance, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the gritty realism and others finding the film to be bleak and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative storyline that fails to offer fresh perspectives on familiar themes.

  • While the lead actor delivers a committed performance, the supporting cast and character development are notably weak.

  • The gritty atmosphere and tense moments are occasionally effective but ultimately can't save the movie from its narrative shortcomings.

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Fun Fact

Director Kevin Michael Smith also stars in the film and wrote the screenplay, attempting to blend personal experiences with fictional elements.

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