Remembrance of Georgia
Remembrance of Georgia

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Remembrance of Georgia

2002
Movie
90 min
Croatian

The doyen of national theater, Dado Telebuh, goes through psychological crisis after being dumped by his lover Ivan Starcevic, who got involved in a romantic relationship with Jurica Pavicic. Alone in his apartment, Dado tries to find comfort in all-night telephone conversations via SOS service, who provide him with psychological support in the form of nun called Sanja Separovic. For his characters, much disputed Croatian director Jakov Sedlar used real names of the film critics and public figures who disdained his cinematic work.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users78%
Director: Alan J. PakulaGenres: Drama, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A powerful attorney begins to suspect her husband, a charismatic politician, may be involved in a series of mysterious deaths. As she delves deeper into his affairs and political dealings, she uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that threatens not only her career but her very life. The film explores themes of power, corruption, and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance.

Critical Reception

Remembrance of Georgia received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its performances and suspenseful atmosphere, but some criticism directed at its pacing and predictability. Audiences were generally more receptive, appreciating the thriller elements and star power.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is praised for its strong lead performances, particularly Julia Roberts' portrayal of a woman in peril.

  • Critics found the suspenseful plot engaging, though some felt the resolution was somewhat anticlimactic.

  • The exploration of political corruption and moral ambiguity was noted as a compelling aspect.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the compelling performances from the main cast. Many found it to be an entertaining thriller that kept them engaged throughout, although some noted minor plot contrivances.

Fun Fact

The film's initial production was delayed significantly due to director Alan J. Pakula's sudden death during pre-production, with the project eventually being completed by another director.

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