Bubble
16-year-old Eveliina accidentally sees her mother kissing another woman. Fearing her parents' divorce, she decides to intervene, by any means and without permission. In her opinion, the best way to destroy her mother's extramarital affair and bring her parents back together is a teenage daughter in trouble. Thus, Eveliina gets herself in trouble as many ways as she can. Along the way, the lives of a few others are at stake. Still, Eveliina guards her plan to the last, and the adults have their own secret ways of survival - until the bubble bursts.
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Plot Summary
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of actors and crew attempt to shoot a movie in a "bubble" at a remote English hotel. As tensions rise and filmmaking challenges mount, the cast and crew must navigate their relationships and the strange circumstances of their confinement.
Critical Reception
Bubble received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performances and its timely exploration of the pandemic's impact on the film industry. However, some critics found the humor to be hit-or-miss and the plot somewhat unfocused.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ensemble cast and relatable portrayal of pandemic-induced isolation.
- Noted for its meta-commentary on filmmaking and the struggles of the entertainment industry.
- Criticized by some for its uneven tone and lack of a strong narrative through-line.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's attempts to capture the mood and anxieties of the pandemic era, with many enjoying the chemistry between the lead actors. Some viewers found the humor a bit forced and the story less engaging than anticipated.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in secret during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the cast and crew living together in a hotel to create their own filming bubble, mirroring the plot of the movie itself.
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