Distortion
Everyday life in Israel during the "Intifada": suicide-attacks, distresses, tensions. A director must present a new theater play but he just can't write a line. His partner, a documentary filmmaker, is preparing the portrait of a former soldier who opened a trade but went into bankruptcy. This man is ruined, his wife has left home, his son got exiled to Australia. The director, desperate, believes that hiring a private detective to follow his wife is gonna put some salt in his life. Without knowing it, the detective becomes the real director of the play which is getting written step by step.
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Plot Summary
In a future where emotion is suppressed, a detective investigates a series of murders connected to a revolutionary new drug that supposedly allows users to experience true feelings. He finds himself drawn into a conspiracy that challenges his own repressed emotions and the very fabric of his reality.
Critical Reception
Distortion received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot, uninspired performances, and derivative storytelling. While some acknowledged its ambitious themes, the execution was generally seen as flawed.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a confusing and predictable narrative.
- Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
- Lacks originality and feels like a rehash of better sci-fi thrillers.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception, with many viewers finding the plot difficult to follow and the overall execution lacking. Some appreciated the attempt at a thought-provoking premise, but felt it was not well-realized.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a Hollywood production with a different cast and director before being independently produced and directed by Wych Kaosayananda.
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