Synchronic
Synchronic

Synchronic

2020Movie101 minEnglish

Two New Orleans paramedics' lives are ripped apart after encountering a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users62%
Director: Justin BensonGenres: Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Two New Orleans paramedics, Steve and Dennis, discover a mysterious new party drug called Synchronic. This hallucinogen causes users to experience time slips, jumping to different points in the past or future. As Steve begins to suffer from the drug's effects and is diagnosed with a rare, untreatable condition, he uses Synchronic to try and find a way to prevent his own death.

Critical Reception

Synchronic received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique premise, performances, and blend of genres. However, some found the narrative a bit convoluted at times, while audience reception was more mixed, appreciating the originality but sometimes struggling with the film's pacing and complex themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive sci-fi concept and a compelling blend of horror and drama.
  • Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan deliver strong, grounded performances that anchor the film.
  • Some critics found the narrative ambitious but occasionally hard to follow, with pacing issues.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's originality and the unique approach to time travel. Many enjoyed the performances, particularly Anthony Mackie. However, some found the plot confusing and the pacing slow, leading to a mixed overall reception.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in New Orleans, and director Justin Benson wanted to capture the city's unique atmosphere and blend it into the fabric of the story.

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3 reviews
Mike

Mike

More plot holes that swiss cheese.
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

With every film they make, Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson refine their genre-bending, unapologetically cerebral style, and 'Synchronic' is no exception. While it does feel like a smaller step forward in terms of ambition, it isn't a waste...
Repo Jack

Repo Jack

<i>Synchronic</i> is the most conventional, "mainstream" movie Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson have made to-date and unfortunately that's a bit of a step back. They're previous outings, especially their slow burn low-budget <i>Resoluti...