
Movie spotlight
Turnover
Café owner Peter, leaves his disgruntled manager Henry, to take care of business, and he instead hires a crew of misfits. Peter returns to an unrecognizable business but soon learns the value of camaraderie with the new team.
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Plot Summary
In a future where humanity struggles with overpopulation and resource scarcity, a desperate corporate executive is tasked with a mission to save his company. He must travel to a remote research facility to recover a vital piece of technology. However, upon arrival, he discovers the facility holds dark secrets and a mysterious danger that threatens not only his mission but his very existence.
Critical Reception
Turnover received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its ambitious sci-fi premise and visual style, many found the plot predictable, the pacing uneven, and the execution lacking. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded genre, with criticisms often focusing on its derivative nature and underdeveloped characters.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts an interesting sci-fi concept but falls short in execution.
Visually, the movie has some merits, but the story feels uninspired and predictable.
Character development is weak, making it difficult to connect with the protagonist's journey.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally unenthusiastic, with common criticisms including a slow pace and a plot that feels overly familiar to other science fiction thrillers. Some viewers noted decent visual effects for a lower-budget film, but this was often overshadowed by narrative weaknesses.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in various locations across Spain, aiming to create a futuristic aesthetic with existing architecture and landscapes.
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