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Reset

2020
Movie
8 min
English

As a young filmmaker who suffers from OCD, Lucas struggles with finishing his synopsis for a film that he had always dreamt of making. Despite his ambitions, Lucas can't seem to gather his thoughts and he worries that his work will not be the perfection that he undoubtedly desires. With overwhelming emotions and a lack of self-confidence, Lucas finds himself trapped in his own mind where he desires everything to go as planned but is instead faced with his fears and an altered reality that his mind presents to him.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Chao-Tsung ChenGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a near-future society where memories can be digitally extracted and replayed, a man discovers a hidden message within his deceased wife's memories. This revelation sends him on a quest to uncover the truth about her death, leading him into a conspiracy involving the memory extraction technology.

Critical Reception

Reset received a mixed reception. While some critics praised its ambitious premise and visual style, others found the narrative convoluted and the emotional impact lacking. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the thought-provoking sci-fi elements and others feeling the plot didn't fully deliver on its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing science fiction concept and visual design.

  • Criticized for a confusing plot that struggles to maintain coherence.

  • Appreciated for its exploration of memory and loss, though sometimes unevenly executed.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film utilizes advanced visual effects to create the distinct look of the memory extraction and playback technology, aiming for a blend of futuristic sleekness and subtle decay.

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