Faces in the Crowd
Faces in the Crowd

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Faces in the Crowd

2023
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Mandarin

The film is a key film project for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Party by the Propaganda Department of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee, revealing the unknown revolutionary party history of Shantou Red Transportation Station. The film tells the story of a group of unsung heroes in Shantou who, during the period of the Agrarian Revolution, fought against the enemy with their blood and lives in the revolutionary struggle

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IMDb5.1/10
Google Users58%
Director: Julien DesRochersGenres: Crime, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Anna is a young woman who, after a brutal attack, develops prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness. She struggles to recognize her loved ones, turning her world into a constant state of confusion and paranoia. As she tries to piece her life back together, she must confront the possibility that her attacker might still be out there, blending in with the crowd.

Critical Reception

Faces in the Crowd received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised Milla Jovovich's performance and the film's suspenseful premise, many found the execution lacking in depth and originality. The film struggled to make a significant impact in the thriller genre, with some critics citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Milla Jovovich's committed performance in a challenging role.

  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and lack of genuine suspense.

  • Noted for its exploration of face blindness but found it underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception. Many appreciated the unique premise of face blindness and Milla Jovovich's portrayal of the protagonist's struggle. However, a significant portion of viewers found the film to be slow-paced and its thriller elements to be uninspired and easily guessable.

Fun Fact

The film's portrayal of prosopagnosia aims to depict the disorienting psychological effects of the condition, making the protagonist's inability to recognize faces a central element of the film's suspense.

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