Motorola
Motorola

Motorola

1998Movie3 minCantonese

Given a completely free hand by Motorola mobile phones, Wong created an advertisement that is a romantic-but-fraught vignette from the sex-wars.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: John SealeGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A mysterious and enigmatic woman (Scott Glenn) washes ashore on a remote island, suffering from amnesia. As she attempts to piece together her identity, she becomes entangled with the island's inhabitants, including a troubled sheriff (William Sadler) and a dangerous drifter (Michael Madsen). Unraveling her past reveals a dark conspiracy and a desperate fight for survival against those who want her silenced.

Critical Reception

Motorola received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. While some appreciated the atmospheric tension and the lead performance, the film ultimately failed to resonate with a wider audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a weak and confusing narrative.
  • Performances are often uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
  • Some praise for its moody atmosphere and Scott Glenn's performance.

Google audience: Audience reception for Motorola is not readily available, but general consensus from available reviews suggests a film that did not meet expectations due to its narrative shortcomings.

Fun Fact

Despite the title, the film does not directly involve the Motorola company; the name is a reference to a character's alias or a symbolic element within the plot.

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