Wait
Wait

Wait

2015Movie72 minEnglish

Two couples separately recall a years old romance that links them all. Friendship, trust, morality, love - everything is questioned, everything is tested. When do you forget? When do you move on? When does love let go?

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users64%
Director: B.J. NovakGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A man receives a cryptic text message about a potential life-threatening situation, sending him on a frantic journey to uncover the truth. He grapples with paranoia and trust as he navigates a series of confusing encounters and potential dangers. The film explores themes of anxiety, perception, and the unreliability of information in the digital age.

Critical Reception

Wait received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its unique premise and B.J. Novak's performance. However, some found the narrative to be uneven or unresolved.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing concept and Novak's compelling lead.
  • Noted for its ability to generate suspense and paranoia.
  • Some found the pacing and resolution to be lacking.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's originality and suspenseful setup, while others felt it didn't fully deliver on its initial promise, leading to a somewhat unsatisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The entire film was shot in a single, continuous take to enhance the feeling of real-time anxiety and suspense.

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