Nobody Walks
Nobody Walks

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Nobody Walks

2012
Movie
83 min
English

A young woman's arrival sparks a surge of energy into a laid-back, artistic Los Angeles household, forcing the residents to confront their own fears and desires in an intricate dance of lust, denial and deception.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users43%
Director: Ry Russo-YoungGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A young woman named Charlotte faces a series of unsettling events after her father announces his decision to divorce her mother and move out. Her newfound independence and burgeoning sexual awareness are complicated by the increasingly strange and disconnected people she encounters in Los Angeles. As her relationships fracture and her grip on reality loosens, she finds herself entangled in a series of escalating, potentially dangerous situations.

Critical Reception

Nobody Walks received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and Keough's performance, others found its narrative fragmented and its characters underdeveloped. The film struggled to find a clear thematic focus, leaving audiences and critics divided on its overall impact and artistic merit.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and central performance.

  • Criticized for a disjointed narrative and lack of clear thematic resolution.

  • Noted for its exploration of young female sexuality and independence.

Google audience: Audiences seemed to find the film intriguing but ultimately unsatisfying, with many noting its slow pace and confusing storyline. Some viewers appreciated the performances, but a significant portion felt the movie lacked a cohesive plot and left them with unanswered questions.

Fun Fact

The film was co-written by Ry Russo-Young and acclaimed filmmaker Ira Sachs, who also contributed to the screenplay.

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