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Broken Contact
Living in Amsterdam, 18-year old Jason’s father recently had brain surgery. Jason heads back to London to find his brother that he’s lost contact when his mom died years ago.
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Plot Summary
In a near future where memories can be digitally extracted and traded, a grieving technician uncovers a dark conspiracy when he attempts to recover the lost memories of his deceased wife. He finds himself entangled in a dangerous game as he delves deeper into the fragmented digital echoes of her past, facing powerful forces who want to keep the truth buried. The investigation forces him to question the nature of reality and the ethics of memory manipulation.
Critical Reception
Broken Contact received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its ambitious premise being undermined by a convoluted plot and uneven pacing. While some acknowledged the intriguing science fiction concepts, many found the execution lacking. Audience scores were similarly divided, with some appreciating the thought-provoking themes and others criticizing the narrative's weaknesses.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its thought-provoking science fiction ideas about memory.
Criticized for a confusing and underdeveloped plot.
Pacing issues and weak character development were frequently mentioned.
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Fun Fact
The film explores themes of memory, identity, and the potential dangers of advanced technology, which were becoming increasingly relevant topics in science fiction around the mid-2010s.
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