Marionette
Marionette

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Marionette

2020
Movie
108 min
English

A therapist loses her grip on reality when a ten-year-old boy claims he can control her future.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Elsa KlenneGenres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a medical technician named Marianne struggles with a fragmented memory of her son's death. Driven by her grief and a desperate hope, she embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind his demise, venturing into the forbidden zones of a technologically advanced society where such investigations are strictly prohibited.

Critical Reception

Marionette received a mixed to negative reception. Critics often pointed to its ambitious, complex narrative and visually striking elements, but frequently criticized its convoluted plot, uneven pacing, and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its unique concept and others finding it confusing and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual style and intriguing premise.

  • Criticized for its overly complicated and difficult-to-follow storyline.

  • Noted for ambition but ultimately falls short in execution and character development.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's visual effects aimed to create a stark, futuristic aesthetic that reflected the oppressive nature of its dystopian society, with a specific focus on sterile environments and advanced, yet soulless, technology.

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Vanessa Stewart

Vanessa Stewart

A thriller and mystery-filled film that could be placed in the same area as say The Butterfly Effect. The performances are great, the storyline is bonkers and there are so many twists and turns it's a film you can watch a few times to reall...