D.A.D.: True Believer
D.A.D.: True Believer

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D.A.D.: True Believer

2008
Movie
94 min
Danish

Rockumentary chronicling the first 25 years of Danish rock band D-A-D, based on private footage shot by the director, who is also known as the unofficial fifth member of the band.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jim SheridanGenres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A mother struggles to cope with the disappearance of her daughter, while a detective attempts to piece together the events leading up to the vanishing. The investigation uncovers a dark web of secrets and lies that threatens to unravel the lives of everyone involved. As the search intensifies, the lines between reality and delusion begin to blur.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise directed at the performances of the lead actors, particularly Toni Collette. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. It was noted for its intense atmosphere and exploration of complex emotional themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Toni Collette's powerful and emotionally charged performance.

  • Commended for its tense and atmospheric direction by Jim Sheridan.

  • Criticized by some for a plot that could be confusing or overly dramatic at times.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the strong acting, with many finding Toni Collette's portrayal particularly compelling. Some viewers felt the narrative became a bit predictable or struggled with certain plot points.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was later repurposed as a television film.

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Rockumentary chronicling the first 25 years of Danish rock band D-A-D, based on private footage shot by the director, who is also known as the unofficial fifth member of the band.