Molly
Molly

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Molly

2014
Movie
14 min
English

A man and his friend plan an emotional breakdown.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users60%
Director: Rupert WyattGenres: Drama, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a near-future society where people have been genetically modified to suppress emotions, a young woman known as Molly experiences a surge of feelings, putting her in danger. As she navigates this new emotional landscape, she must confront the oppressive system and discover the truth about her own identity and the world around her.

Critical Reception

Molly received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its lead performance and intriguing premise, but some criticism for its pacing and underdeveloped narrative elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Elisabeth Moss's compelling performance.

  • Admired for its thought-provoking dystopian concept.

  • Criticized for a narrative that doesn't fully capitalize on its potential.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's unique premise and Elisabeth Moss's performance, but many found the story to be somewhat predictable and lacking in emotional depth.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be released in 2015 but was delayed to a limited release in 2014 before a wider release the following year.

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