Touch
Touch

Movie spotlight

Touch

2020
Movie
97 min
Mandarin

Fei Fei, a married Caucasian western woman meets Bai Yu, a Chinese blind masseur. When they come together in an intense love affair they find the demons they've created implode in a clash of violent impulses.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Metacritic53/100
Google Users80%
Director: Måns Mårlind, Björn SteinGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A widower named Martin discovers his young son, Jake, has an extraordinary ability to connect with people and events across time and space. As Jake's 'touch' becomes more pronounced, Martin must protect him from a shadowy organization that wants to exploit his gift. Their journey leads them into a dangerous world of supernatural phenomena and a race against time to understand the true nature of Jake's power.

Critical Reception

Touch received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its intriguing premise and Sutherland's performance, many found the plot convoluted and slow-paced, with some episodes lacking clear direction. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some fans drawn into the unique concept while others were frustrated by its narrative complexities.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-concept premise and Kiefer Sutherland's committed performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot that often felt underdeveloped and slow.

  • The show's visual style and emotional core were noted, but often overshadowed by narrative confusion.

Google audience: Viewers generally found the show to be an interesting concept, with many appreciating the emotional depth and Kiefer Sutherland's lead role. However, a significant portion of audience reviews pointed to a confusing storyline that became difficult to follow at times, leading to frustration.

Fun Fact

The pilot episode of 'Touch' was famously rerun on Fox exactly one week after its initial broadcast due to positive viewer response to the unique concept, despite initial mixed critical reviews.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review