The Reverse Diaries
The Reverse Diaries

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The Reverse Diaries

2018
Movie
99 min
Japanese

A novelist Rihito Shiraishi meets Saki Honda, a somewhat eccentric woman, and he is attracted to her. Triggered by Saki's suicidal attempt and reading her diary, Shiraishi recognizes that their encounter was not a coincidence. United by an airplane accident, they start to face their true selves eventually, influencing one another.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: P. Jaya KumarGenres: Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

The film centers around a young couple, Ravi and his wife, who face challenges and misunderstandings in their relationship. As their marriage progresses, they begin to experience a reversal of roles and expectations, leading to introspection and attempts to mend their bond. The narrative explores the complexities of marital life and the importance of communication and empathy.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its predictable storyline and weak execution. While some appreciated the attempt to address relationship dynamics, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling or original narrative. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film not achieving significant box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for a predictable and uninspired plot.

  • Lacked strong character development and emotional depth.

  • Performances were generally seen as unremarkable.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and ratings is not readily available, but general audience reception appeared to be unenthusiastic, suggesting a lack of widespread appeal or positive engagement with the film's storyline and execution.

Fun Fact

The film marked a return for actor Venu Thottempudi to lead roles after a hiatus from the Telugu film industry.

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