Alice
Alice

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Alice

2022
Movie
100 min
English

Alice spends her days enslaved on a rural Georgia plantation, restlessly yearning for freedom. After a violent clash with plantation owner Paul, Alice flees through the neighboring woods and stumbles onto the unfamiliar sight of a highway, soon discovering the year is actually 1973.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users78%
Director: Keke PalmerGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Alice navigates the complexities of her late twenties, grappling with career aspirations, evolving friendships, and the search for meaningful romance. As she confronts personal and professional challenges, she must learn to embrace vulnerability and authenticity to find her path forward. The film explores themes of self-discovery, societal expectations, and the courage it takes to live a life true to oneself.

Critical Reception

Alice received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While some praised Keke Palmer's directorial debut and performance, others found the narrative to be somewhat predictable. The film was noted for its relatable portrayal of modern-day struggles and its heartfelt moments, though some reviews pointed to pacing issues.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Keke Palmer's dual role as director and lead actress.

  • Appreciated for its authentic depiction of millennial anxieties and relationships.

  • Criticized by some for a familiar plot structure and uneven pacing.

Google audience: Google users largely responded positively to 'Alice,' with many highlighting Keke Palmer's charismatic performance and directorial vision. Audiences found the film to be a charming and relatable story about growing up and finding oneself, though a minority felt it didn't break new ground thematically.

Fun Fact

Keke Palmer directed and starred in 'Alice' as her first feature film directorial effort, also co-writing the screenplay.

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