Twisted World
Twisted World

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Twisted World

2019
Movie
111 min
Bulgarian

Through his whole life he is fighting the twisted world he lives in. In the end, in a moment of englightment, realizes: "It cannnot be done, someone decided he wanted to die. Path must be passed. Faith to be gathered. Life to be lived!"

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Niels Arden OplevGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A successful lawyer, who has built her career on defending the ruthless, finds her carefully constructed life unraveling when she agrees to represent a potentially innocent man accused of murder. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a complex web of deceit and betrayal that forces her to confront her own moral ambiguities. The investigation blurs the lines between victim and perpetrator, leaving her questioning everything she thought she knew about justice and herself.

Critical Reception

Twisted World received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised Noomi Rapace's performance and the film's atmospheric tension. However, some found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven, leading to a polarizing response.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and slow pacing.

  • Offers a dark and gritty look at the legal system and moral compromise.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's dark tone and Rapace's compelling portrayal. Some viewers found the story engaging, while others felt it didn't fully deliver on its suspenseful setup.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a six-part television series before being adapted into a feature film.

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