The Third Name
The Third Name

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The Third Name

2003
Movie
88 min
Icelandic

A stranger highjacks a boat close to the Icelandic shore, and demands to speak to his ex-girlfriend, but she has never heard of him.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: David JonesGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective investigates a series of unsettling events surrounding a man whose identity seems to be a constant mystery. As he delves deeper, the lines between reality and delusion blur, forcing him to confront his own perceptions. The investigation uncovers a dark and twisted past that challenges everything the detective thought he knew.

Critical Reception

The Third Name received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors. However, some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven, leading to a divisive but memorable viewing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong lead performances.

  • Criticized by some for a confusing plot and slow pacing.

  • Considered an ambitious, albeit flawed, psychological thriller.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the intriguing performances from the cast. However, many found the storyline to be overly complex and difficult to follow, leading to a somewhat unsatisfying conclusion for some.

Fun Fact

The film's production was notoriously secretive, with director David Jones deliberately limiting information about the plot to cast and crew until filming began to maintain an air of mystery.

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