Quest for Love
Quest for Love

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Quest for Love

1988
Movie
94 min
English

Set against a political backdrop in Africa, the story spanning several years, unfolds around the powerful interaction between two women, their strong sexual allure, and their search to find meaning through it all.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: David GreeneGenres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A brilliant but lonely scientist invents a device that allows people to physically enter the memories of others. She uses it to relive past moments with her deceased lover, seeking solace and perhaps a way to alter the past. However, her obsession with the past begins to blur the lines between memory and reality, putting her future at risk.

Critical Reception

Quest for Love received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some praised its ambitious premise and Susan George's performance, many found the execution flawed, citing a convoluted plot and uneven pacing. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the sci-fi elements and emotional core, while others found it melodramatic and unconvincing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique concept of reliving memories through technology.

  • Criticized for its convoluted narrative and inconsistent tone.

  • Susan George's performance was often highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience feedback is scarce, but existing comments suggest viewers were intrigued by the premise but felt the film did not fully deliver on its potential, with some finding the emotional drama overpowering the science fiction elements.

Fun Fact

The film was adapted from a short story by science fiction author John Wyndham, though the adaptation significantly altered many elements of the original work.

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