The Longest Month
The Longest Month

Movie spotlight

The Longest Month

2022
Movie
131 min
English

Four hard-hitting stores, from the deadliest period in U.S. Army Aviation, since Vietnam. Actual footage from the events, and interviews from the Soldiers, who were there - bring these intense and touching stories of courage and sacrifice to life.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: E.L. KatzGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young man recovering from a traumatic event finds himself drawn into a cryptic online community. As he delves deeper, the lines between reality and delusion blur, forcing him to confront buried secrets and a potentially dangerous truth. His investigation uncovers a complex web of manipulation and deceit, pushing him to his psychological limits.

Critical Reception

The Longest Month received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and O'Brien's performance, while some found the pacing and resolution to be uneven. Audiences generally responded positively to the psychological thriller elements and the film's unsettling mood.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective suspense and a compelling lead performance.

  • The film's exploration of online paranoia and psychological distress is noted.

  • Some critics pointed out a slow burn and a somewhat convoluted narrative.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's ability to create a sense of unease and its thought-provoking themes. Some viewers felt the ending could have been clearer, but the overall psychological journey was engaging.

Fun Fact

Director E.L. Katz often uses stark, minimalist set designs to enhance the feeling of isolation and psychological tension in his films, a technique prominently employed in 'The Longest Month'.

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