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Alice
Alice is a lizard. She works in a fast food cafe and wishes of having a true love. But a horrible work injury makes her involved into a dark story.
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Plot Summary
In a near-future dystopian society, a young woman named Alice is subjected to a radical psychological experiment designed to erase her traumatic past. As the experiment progresses, the lines between reality, memory, and hallucination begin to blur, leading her on a desperate quest for truth and survival. She must confront the shadowy figures controlling her fate and uncover the dark secrets hidden within her own mind.
Critical Reception
Alice (2021) garnered a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambitious premise and visual style, many found the execution to be uneven and the narrative convoluted. The performances were generally well-regarded, but the film struggled to fully realize its potential, leaving a lingering sense of unfulfilled promise.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its thought-provoking dystopian setting and visually interesting aesthetic.
Criticized for a plot that becomes too confusing and fails to deliver a satisfying resolution.
Performances, particularly from the lead, are often highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a divided opinion, with some appreciating the film's attempt at a cerebral sci-fi thriller and others finding it too slow or underdeveloped.
Fun Fact
Despite its 2021 release year, the film faced significant production delays and was filmed much earlier, with reshoots occurring closer to its eventual release.
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