Island
Island

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Island

2018
Movie
95 min
Portuguese

Emerson and his friend Thacle kidnap Henrique, a famous brazilian filmmaker, in order to get his help in the making of a movie on their home island.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Boaz YakinGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of individuals find themselves stranded on an island after their plane crashes. As they struggle to survive, they discover that they are not alone and that the island holds dark secrets. Tensions rise as alliances shift and paranoia sets in, leading to a desperate fight for survival against an unknown threat.

Critical Reception

Island (2018) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempt at a tense thriller and the performances of its cast, many found the plot convoluted and predictable. The film struggled to establish a strong narrative thread, leaving viewers with a sense of dissatisfaction.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and committed performances.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Some viewers found the film's attempt at a psychological thriller to be intriguing, while others felt it fell short.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a somewhat engaging thriller, appreciating the suspenseful atmosphere and the cast's efforts. However, many expressed disappointment with the story's resolution and found the pacing to be uneven.

Fun Fact

The film 'Island' (2018) is often confused with other similarly titled films, and its specific production details and accolades are less widely documented than more prominent releases.

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