Calls
Calls

Movie spotlight

Calls

2021
Movie
151 min
Tamil

A BPO employee, who is annoyed with constant anonymous calls, gets kidnapped after leaving office. Will her parents be able to find her?

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users78%
Director: Timothée HochetGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

A series of cryptic phone calls from the past begins to unravel the life of a young woman. As she attempts to uncover the truth behind these mysterious calls, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous web of secrets and a race against time to prevent a devastating future. The narrative unfolds through audio recordings and brief, intense visuals, creating a unique and suspenseful experience.

Critical Reception

Calls received mixed to positive reviews, with many praising its innovative format and suspenseful storytelling. Critics often highlighted the performances and the effective use of audio to build tension. However, some found the plot convoluted or the pacing uneven in parts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique audio-driven format and suspenseful narrative.

  • The performances, particularly Lily Collins', were frequently highlighted as a strength.

  • Some viewers found the plot's complexity and resolution to be divisive.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the show's originality and thrilling nature, with many commending the engaging sound design. Some viewers wished for clearer explanations of the plot's more intricate elements.

Fun Fact

The series was inspired by a short French film of the same name, also directed by Timothée Hochet.

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