Dopamine

A brilliant but disturbed neuroscientist becomes obsessed with developing a new form of therapy to treat his patients' mental illnesses. As his experiments become more extreme, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination, he risks losing himself and everyone around him.

Dopamine received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its ambitious concept and RIdder's performance, but some found the narrative convoluted and its philosophical explorations heavy-handed. Audiences were more divided, with some appreciating its dark themes and psychological depth, while others found it bleak and difficult to connect with.

• Praised for Blake Ridder's intense performance and thought-provoking premise.

• Criticized for an occasionally confusing plot and overly bleak tone.

• Explores dark themes of addiction, obsession, and the nature of reality.

Google audience: Audience reviews are limited and varied, with some finding the film to be a compelling psychological thriller that delves into complex human emotions, while others felt it was too abstract and emotionally distant.

Director and star Blake Ridder also wrote the screenplay and served as the film's editor, showcasing a multi-faceted role in its creation.