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FIX
A young man, Nanase, has been living an easy and dissolute life while letting his girlfriend, Mahiru, work. One day, triggered by a strange message, surprising incidents start to happen around him. It seems like there are more than two men who look exactly like Nanase, and there is a shadow of his father, a biologist who disappeared 20 years ago. There are also corpses of enigmatic beings from outer space...
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Plot Summary
A woman struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism attempts to get her life back on track. Following a period of rehabilitation, she returns to her troubled family and tries to navigate sobriety amidst unresolved grief and strained relationships. Her journey is fraught with temptation and the difficulty of rebuilding trust.
Critical Reception
FIX received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised Naomi Watts' powerful performance and the film's unflinching portrayal of addiction, others found the narrative to be somewhat conventional and bleak. Audience reception was also divided, with many resonating with the raw depiction of struggle and recovery, while some found the subject matter too heavy.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Naomi Watts' committed and raw performance.
Some critics found the film's exploration of addiction to be compellingly honest.
Others noted a lack of originality in its narrative structure and a generally somber tone.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's authentic portrayal of the challenges of addiction and recovery, with many highlighting Naomi Watts' performance as a significant strength. However, some found the film to be emotionally taxing and somewhat predictable.
Fun Fact
The film's raw and honest portrayal of addiction was partly inspired by conversations director Marc Forster had with individuals recovering from substance abuse.
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