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Dissonance
A group of young queers navigate bars, friendships, abandoned warehouses, and a room where dreams are recorded on VHS tapes.
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Plot Summary
A reclusive former musician, plagued by a traumatic past, finds his life upended when a mysterious woman enters his isolated world. As their relationship deepens, fragments of his forgotten memories resurface, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. He must confront the ghosts of his past to understand the truth and regain his sanity.
Critical Reception
Dissonance received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and Brolin's intense performance, though some found the plot convoluted.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its haunting atmosphere and strong lead performance.
Some found the narrative too abstract and difficult to follow.
The film effectively builds psychological suspense.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's mood and Brolin's acting, with many finding it a compelling, albeit sometimes confusing, psychological thriller.
Fun Fact
The film's score was composed by the director himself, Josh Brolin, drawing from his own experiences with music.
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