Hypnotic

A detective investigating a series of mysterious crimes finds herself drawn into a mind-bending world of hypnosis. As she delves deeper, she begins to question her own reality and sanity, uncovering a conspiracy that blurs the lines between perception and truth. With the help of a sympathetic psychiatrist, she races against time to unravel the puzzle before she becomes the next victim of the hypnotic manipulation.

Hypnotic received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and predictable, though some acknowledged Robert Rodriguez's signature visual style. Audience reception was mixed, with some viewers enjoying the high-concept premise and suspense, while others were disappointed by the execution and plot holes.

• Praised for its ambitious premise and visual flair.

• Criticized for a convoluted and underdeveloped plot.

• Considered by many to be a missed opportunity for a more compelling thriller.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an entertaining, albeit flawed, thriller with an interesting concept. Many appreciated the twists and turns, while some felt the story became too confusing or derivative of other mind-bending films.

Director Robert Rodriguez has stated that he wanted to create a film that felt like a classic Hitchcockian thriller but with a modern, sci-fi twist, drawing inspiration from films like 'Inception' and 'The Manchurian Candidate'.