Sin
Sin

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Sin

2007
Movie
97 min
Russian

After serving in the army, Viktor Zavyalov goes to the village to visit the grave of his deceased friend Sergei Sintsov. In the village, Victor meets his mother Vera Sergeevna and falls in love with her, despite the big age difference. Relations between Viktor and Vera Sergeevna cause fierce condemnation of relatives and fellow villagers. Victor is forced to leave the village for St. Petersburg, where he meets his former bride Vika. Victor tries to forget Vera Sergeevna, but cannot ...

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users58%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A mysterious college student, Kevin (Josh Hartnett), becomes the prime suspect when his best friend's father is murdered. As the investigation deepens, Kevin's troubled past and a complicated relationship with his own father come to light. The case is further complicated by the detective's personal struggles and the unfolding secrets within the victim's family.

Critical Reception

Sin received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was criticized for its convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and deviation from director M. Night Shyamalan's typically supernatural or thriller-focused themes, instead delving into a more grounded, albeit confusing, crime drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is hampered by a weak script and unconvincing performances.

  • M. Night Shyamalan struggles to maintain suspense and coherence.

  • The narrative is often predictable and lacks emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a confusing and disappointing entry in M. Night Shyamalan's filmography, with many feeling it lacked the expected thrill and originality.

Fun Fact

Despite being marketed as a M. Night Shyamalan film, the director is credited as 'John Smith' in the writing credits due to a dispute with the studio regarding creative control, though he is credited as director.

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