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Yellow Blinking Light

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Yellow Blinking Light

Movie
7 min
English

Simone, an independent high school graduate, is comfortable in the familiar of hometown life. An opportunity to attend college challenges her confidence and forces her to face her own potential… along with her weaknesses.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jake ScottGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a near-future where a company controls an advanced AI that can predict an individual's death, a grief-stricken woman tries to uncover the truth behind her daughter's predicted demise. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy that challenges the very nature of life and free will.

Critical Reception

The film has garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its thought-provoking premise and strong performances, particularly from its lead actresses. Some noted the pacing as a potential drawback, while others found the thematic explorations compelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its timely exploration of AI and mortality.

  • Naomi Watts delivers a powerful performance as a mother seeking answers.

  • Some viewers found the plot predictable in its latter half.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the moral questions it posed about technology. Many found the performances engaging, though some wished for a more surprising conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film's near-future setting was meticulously crafted to feel grounded and plausible, avoiding overly futuristic aesthetics in favor of a subtly altered present.

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