The Concrete River
The Concrete River

Movie spotlight

The Concrete River

2015
Movie
10 min
English

A mysterious hacker finds a serial killer who has been targeting women, instead of turning over the evidence he takes matters into his own hands.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: Mark DennisGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a society living within a massive, self-sustaining city grapples with a mysterious illness affecting its inhabitants. A brilliant scientist races against time to find a cure, uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the very foundations of their existence. As the city's systems begin to fail, the fate of humanity rests on his shoulders.

Critical Reception

The Concrete River garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its ambitious concept and visual design, though some found its pacing and plot development uneven. Audience reception was generally positive, appreciating its thought-provoking themes and unique world-building.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive science fiction premise and striking visual aesthetic.

  • Critiques often pointed to a somewhat convoluted plot and occasionally slow pacing.

  • The film's exploration of societal control and technological dependence was a frequent highlight.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's intellectual depth and the engaging performances from its lead actors. Some viewers found the narrative a bit complex, but the overall dystopian vision resonated well.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Production Design at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive city architecture in the film was inspired by brutalist design principles and the concept of mega-structures found in some science fiction literature.

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