In Bright Axiom
In Bright Axiom

In Bright Axiom

2019Movie90 minEnglish

Under a code of ABSOLUTE DISCRETION, guests are invited into the House of the Latitude, a place where truth and fiction are indistinguishable.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users82%
Director: Jaxson FinchGenres: Science Fiction, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future where emotions are suppressed, a data analyst discovers a hidden archive of human feelings. As she delves deeper, she begins to experience forbidden emotions, leading her to question the societal structure and her own identity. Pursued by enforcers of the state, she must decide whether to expose the truth and risk everything or remain complicit in the lie.

Critical Reception

In Bright Axiom received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its thought-provoking themes and visual style, though some found the pacing uneven. Audience reactions were generally favorable, appreciating its unique premise and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious exploration of emotion and control in a futuristic society.
  • Complimented for its striking cinematography and a compelling lead performance.
  • Criticized by some for a narrative that occasionally struggles with its own complexity.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's originality and the philosophical questions it raised about humanity and artificial control. Many viewers found the central performance captivating and the dystopian world-building effective, though a segment of viewers felt the plot could have been more tightly structured.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Production Design at the Golden Sci-Fi Awards.

Fun Fact

The unique, angular architectural style of the city in the film was heavily inspired by brutalist architecture and designed to convey a sense of oppressive order.

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