New Providence
New Providence

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New Providence

2021
Movie
76 min
English

Jimmy Voss, a sports writer from New York City, is sent to Iowa to cover the final (1993) season of six-on-six girls' high school basketball. He discovers a small town's love for a game that appears from the outside, to be all but dead.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: Jeff MostGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a near-future society where memories can be digitally extracted and relived, a grieving widower becomes obsessed with revisiting cherished moments with his late wife. As he delves deeper into his past, he uncovers a conspiracy involving the technology's creators and the dark secrets it holds.

Critical Reception

New Providence received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its ambitious concept and visual style, while others criticized its convoluted plot and uneven pacing. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many finding the film thought-provoking but ultimately unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing premise and visual flair.

  • Criticized for a muddled narrative and underdeveloped characters.

  • The film struggles to balance its sci-fi elements with its emotional core.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's exploration of memory and grief, finding the sci-fi concept interesting. However, many felt the plot became too complicated and the ending did not live up to the initial promise.

Fun Fact

The film's unique visual style was achieved through a combination of practical effects and innovative CGI, aiming for a slightly dystopian yet familiar aesthetic.

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