Somnium
Somnium

Movie spotlight

Somnium

2018
Movie
77 min
English

A tale of two sisters with rare unique supernatural abilities. Three burglars break into a house to find jewels and money but leave their sanity behind.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a future where dreams can be recorded and shared, a disgraced neuroscientist is tasked with entering the subconscious of a comatose whistleblower to uncover a conspiracy. As she delves deeper into his fractured mind, she finds herself battling not only the external forces trying to silence him but also the terrifying manifestations of his own nightmares.

Critical Reception

Somnium received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its ambitious concept and visual style, but some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audiences were generally more receptive, appreciating the film's originality and suspenseful nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive premise and stunning visual design.

  • Criticized for a complex narrative that occasionally falters.

  • Applauded for strong performances from the lead cast.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed Somnium for its unique take on dream exploration and the thrilling mystery at its core. Some viewers found the plot a bit dense, but most agreed that the film offered a visually impressive and thought-provoking experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Academy Awards. Won Best Sci-Fi Film at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The intricate visual effects used to depict the dream sequences were created by a team that also worked on 'Inception' and 'Blade Runner 2049'.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review