NOISE
NOISE

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NOISE

2019
Movie
105 min
English

A man deafened by an accident begins to hear the thoughts of other people and uses the ability to investigate the disappearance of a missing girl.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Paolo SorrentinoGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

In a near future where seismic activity has become a constant threat, a renowned explorer is tasked with a perilous mission to save humanity. As the earth trembles, he must confront his past and navigate complex relationships while racing against time to find a solution.

Critical Reception

Paolo Sorrentino's 'Noise' is a visually striking and thematically ambitious film that divided critics. While some praised its unique premise and Sorrentino's signature directorial style, others found its narrative convoluted and its tonal shifts jarring.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with Sorrentino's trademark flair.

  • A thought-provoking, albeit uneven, exploration of existential dread.

  • The film's ambitious scope occasionally overshadows its narrative clarity.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's visual artistry and its bold, philosophical themes. However, some found the plot difficult to follow and the ending unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, unsettling score of 'Noise' was composed by Lele Marchitelli, a frequent collaborator of Paolo Sorrentino.

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