Perfect Sense

A strange pandemic sweeps the globe, causing people to lose their senses one by one, beginning with smell. As the world succumbs to this baffling epidemic, a gifted chef named Susan and an epidemiologist named Michael find love amidst the chaos. They must navigate their relationship and the encroaching darkness as society unravels around them.

Perfect Sense garnered a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its unique premise, emotional depth, and the performances of its leads, Ewan McGregor and Eva Green. However, some found the pacing uneven and the scientific explanations for the pandemic underdeveloped. Audiences generally appreciated the film's romantic and poignant exploration of human connection in the face of apocalyptic events.

• Praised for its touching romance and thought-provoking concept.

• Criticized for its underdeveloped scientific narrative.

• Appreciated for strong performances by McGregor and Green.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film's emotional impact and the central love story, finding it a moving and memorable experience. Some viewers felt the plot became a bit too bleak or slow-paced in parts.

The distinctive way the loss of senses is depicted in the film was inspired by the real-life experience of director David Mackenzie's brother, who lost his sense of smell.