Greenhouse
Greenhouse

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Greenhouse

2023
Movie
100 min
Korean

Moon-jung is a caregiver who has a son in middle school. After getting divorced, she can't bear to bring him to her house, a plastic greenhouse she has converted into a home. She strives to raise the necessary funds to move into a real home for her and her son.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: Noam MurroGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detached architect is called to his estranged father's bedside following a severe accident. Upon arrival, he discovers his father has been living a double life, entangled in a dangerous secret society and a complex web of deceit. The architect must navigate this treacherous world to uncover the truth behind his father's activities and confront the ominous organization.

Critical Reception

Greenhouse received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and underdeveloped. While some performances, particularly Ben Kingsley's, were noted as a highlight, the film was largely criticized for its pacing and lack of originality in its thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a muddled and predictable plot that fails to engage.

  • Ben Kingsley delivers a strong performance, but it's not enough to save the movie.

  • Lacks tension and fails to capitalize on its intriguing premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's execution. While some appreciated the attempt at a mystery thriller, many found the story confusing and lacking in genuine suspense. The ending was frequently cited as unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Savannah, Georgia, utilizing its historic architecture to create the atmospheric settings.

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