Wait

A writer finds himself entangled in a bizarre investigation after receiving a cryptic voicemail from his girlfriend, who he believes is dead. As he delves deeper, the lines between reality and illusion blur, leading him on a surreal journey through his own psyche and the unsettling implications of grief and perception. The film plays with expectations, turning a potential thriller into a thought-provoking exploration of loss and connection.

Wait received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its originality, Novak's directorial vision, and the performances, particularly from Novak himself. Some critics found the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally convoluted, but many appreciated its ambition and unique blend of dark humor and existential themes.

• Praised for its unique premise and B.J. Novak's distinctive voice.

• Some found the narrative ambitious but ultimately hard to follow.

• Visually interesting with a thought-provoking, albeit sometimes ambiguous, thematic core.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique and unconventional approach to storytelling, with many finding B.J. Novak's performance compelling. However, some viewers expressed confusion regarding the plot's twists and turns, with a portion finding the film's ambiguity to be a drawback.

The film was initially conceived as a short film before B.J. Novak decided to expand it into a feature-length project.