BALL LIGHTNING
BALL LIGHTNING

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BALL LIGHTNING

2021
Movie
18 min
English

A pair of scavengers discover something strange after wandering onto the property of a mysterious technician.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Teng CongdeGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a near future where mysterious 'ball lightnings' threaten humanity, a physicist dedicates himself to uncovering their origins. He grapples with the loss of his father and the implications of this phenomenon, which seems to defy the laws of physics. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a shocking truth that could reshape the understanding of reality itself.

Critical Reception

Ball Lightning received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its ambitious scientific concepts and visual effects, while some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative science fiction premise and visual spectacle.

  • Criticized by some for a complex narrative that can be difficult to follow.

  • The film's exploration of existential themes and the nature of reality was noted.

Google audience: Audience reception for Ball Lightning was varied, with many appreciating the film's unique sci-fi elements and thought-provoking ideas, though some viewers expressed confusion regarding the plot's intricate details.

Fun Fact

The film is based on Liu Cixin's novella of the same name, also known for writing 'The Three-Body Problem'.

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