Limbo
Limbo

Limbo

2021Movie118 minCantonese

Veteran detective Cham works with rookie cop Will to hunt down the city's serial killer. The investigation leads them to a lair littered with dismembered female limbs, and an ex-con who killed Cham's wife and child years ago...

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users64%
Director: Ike BarinholtzGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A comedy-drama following a man who, after a car accident, finds himself in a surreal limbo, unable to recall his past and uncertain of his future. He navigates this strange in-between state with the help of a mysterious woman who seems to know more about him than he does. The film explores themes of memory, identity, and the acceptance of one's life.

Critical Reception

Limbo received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising its unique premise and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Ike Barinholtz. However, some found the film's pacing to be uneven and its narrative sometimes meandering, leading to a less impactful emotional resonance for certain viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original concept and strong lead performances.
  • Criticized for a sometimes slow pace and an underdeveloped narrative.
  • The film offers an intriguing, albeit flawed, exploration of existential themes.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Limbo are generally positive, with viewers appreciating the film's thought-provoking premise and the humor injected into its dramatic situations. Some noted that the ending felt abrupt, but most enjoyed the performances and the film's distinctive tone.

Fun Fact

Director and star Ike Barinholtz reportedly drew inspiration for the film's surreal atmosphere from personal experiences and philosophical concepts regarding the afterlife and existentialism.

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TheArtyDans

TheArtyDans

Gritty, powerful, uncomfortable, brutal. These are just some of the adjectives I would use to describe this film. It was a bold move from the director to present the film in black and white, but just like Zhang Yimou did back in 2018 wit...