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Entropy
On the same day Abbey is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she and her girlfriend, Miranda, are invited to dinner by Miranda’s former self-help group to celebrate the return of their estranged friend, Scott, who left to discover the origins of their practices. Throughout the night, Abbey realizes that all is not as it seems, that no one is as who they’ve portrayed themselves to be, and that Scott and the others have their own sinister methods by which they intend to heal her cancer-wracked body.
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Plot Summary
A reclusive mathematician, haunted by the loss of his wife, discovers a mathematical anomaly that may allow him to rewrite his past. As he delves deeper into the equations, the lines between reality, memory, and possibility blur, leading him on a dangerous quest to confront his grief and the very fabric of time itself. He must grapple with the ethical implications of his discovery and the potential consequences of altering existence.
Critical Reception
Entropy (2022) is an independent sci-fi drama that garnered attention for its ambitious narrative and introspective themes. While praised by some for its conceptual depth and emotional resonance, it received mixed reviews from critics who often found its pacing and execution to be uneven. Audience reception was polarized, with many appreciating its unique approach to grief and time, while others felt it was overly complex or lacked broad appeal.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its thought-provoking exploration of grief and theoretical physics.
Criticized for its slow pacing and sometimes convoluted plot.
Appreciated for its unique indie sensibility and emotional core.
Google audience: Audience response is largely absent due to the film's limited release and niche appeal. Early discussions indicate a division between those who found the film's intellectual and emotional depth compelling and others who found its narrative challenging to follow.
Fun Fact
Director S.E. de Gaetano also stars in the film as the lead protagonist and reportedly wrote the script over a period of seven years.
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