Kali
Honestly? Not that good. Like I got the underlying metaphor of Owen being trans and that was cool, but there really wasn't that much substance to the film other than that. > I'll die if I stay here. I don't know how exactly, but I know i...
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I Saw the TV Glow
2024
Movie
100 min
English
In late-90s suburbia, a lonely teenager meets a girl at school who introduces him to a mysterious late-night T.V. show — a vision of a supernatural world pulsing beneath their own. As time goes on, however, questions begin to arise about why the show sometimes seems more real than their own lives. In the pale glow of the television, their view of reality begins to crack.
Insights
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic76/100
Google Users80%
Director: Jane Schoenbrunn•Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Plot Summary
A lonely teenager named Owen bonds with a mysterious late-night television show, finding solace in its fantastical world. As his obsession grows, he enlists the help of his friend Maddy to help bring the show to life, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. The film explores themes of identity, loneliness, and the power of media.
Critical Reception
The film has been praised for its unique aesthetic, emotional depth, and exploration of queer identity. Critics have lauded Schoenbrunn's distinctive directorial vision and the strong performances from the cast. However, some found the narrative to be ambiguous or overly stylized.
What Reviewers Say
Visually striking and thematically rich exploration of nostalgia and identity.
A haunting and deeply personal film that resonates with its unconventional storytelling.
Praise for the performances, particularly from Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciate the film's artistic direction and its moving portrayal of self-discovery and belonging, with many finding it to be a unique and affecting cinematic experience.
Awards & Accolades
Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024.
Fun Fact
The film was inspired by director Jane Schoenbrunn's own childhood experiences watching late-night television.
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Chandler Danier
I was hoping this was a Helloween 3 remake. Way too much filler. Who needs to see bands performing? Monologues... It's deep but I wasn't buying. Hellish ending. Really cool shots. Creepy shots. Well shot.
CinemaSerf
Told using a verity of storytelling techniques, this is a curious film that certainly has a potent point to make but somehow it just can't get there. It's all about the relationship between two folks on the periphery of society. "Owen" (Ian...
ekaari
Necessity and Style, lacking Substance ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ offers an important message that is evidently hitting the hearts of the people who need to hear it, and the beautiful visuals bath it in emotional colour. It would have been ser...
TheSceneSnobs
I was disappointed in the flow of the story in 'I Saw The TV Glow'. Despite this, the melancholy feel of the film is beautifully conveyed throughout, enhancing its themes effectively. The visuals are stunning, and the combination of top-tie...
Brent Marchant
After watching this piece of incoherent, unfocused rubbish, I would have much rather watched the TV glow instead. Writer-director Jane Schoenbrun’s incomprehensible smart horror offering is an absolute utter waste of time, not to mention th...