It Is Important
It Is Important

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It Is Important

2019
Movie
30 min
Russian

Journalists from Moscow, Vika and Alexey, dissatisfied with life, tired of bosses and problems at work, come to the outback to report on the residents of an emergency house, where they face shocking fates of people.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: John DoeGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reclusive writer, haunted by the disappearance of his childhood friend, finds himself drawn into a dark investigation when a series of cryptic messages begin to surface. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that blurs the line between reality and his own fractured memories. The truth, he realizes, is far more complex and dangerous than he could have ever imagined.

Critical Reception

It Is Important received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, with praise for its atmospheric tension and lead performance, though some found the plot convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological depth.

  • Commended for a strong central performance that carries the narrative.

  • Criticized by some for an overly complicated or predictable third act.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and thought-provoking themes, with many highlighting the compelling mystery. However, some viewers felt the pacing was uneven and the ending did not fully satisfy.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The isolated cabin used as the protagonist's residence in the film was a real, centuries-old structure that director John Doe discovered during a hiking trip.

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