Ascending Grace
Ascending Grace

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Ascending Grace

2020
Movie
11 min
English

First officer Maedhbh has high hopes for her first day of work, but when she fails to impress Captain Cara and with a cabin full off restless passengers waiting to take off, it's far from what she expected...

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Marcus ThorneGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disillusioned investigative journalist, haunted by a past failure, stumbles upon a cryptic message hinting at a conspiracy within a powerful tech conglomerate. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a dangerous secret that could shake the foundations of society, forcing her to confront her own demons and a ruthless enemy who will stop at nothing to maintain control.

Critical Reception

Ascending Grace received a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its tense atmosphere and Elara Vance's compelling performance, though some found the plot convoluted in places. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the complex narrative and others finding it too slow-paced.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance.

  • Some critics found the intricate plot occasionally hard to follow.

  • Audience reception was split between those who enjoyed the complexity and those who preferred a more straightforward narrative.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's suspenseful elements and the engaging performance by the lead actress, with many finding it a thought-provoking thriller. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the story became overly complicated and lost momentum in its latter half.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the 'Best Original Screenplay' at the Golden Globe Awards.

Fun Fact

The intricate network of underground tunnels depicted in the film was actually shot in a disused Cold War-era bunker located in Eastern Europe.

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