Here and Now
A provocative and darkly comic meditation on the disparate forces polarizing present-day American culture, as experienced by the members of a progressive multi-ethnic family — a philosophy professor and his wife, their adopted children from Vietnam, Liberia and Colombia and their sole biological child — and a contemporary Muslim family, headed by a psychiatrist who is treating one of their children.
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Plot Summary
A police captain is on the verge of retirement when his past comes back to haunt him in the form of a young man who claims to be his son. The officer's life becomes entangled with the mysterious stranger, leading to a descent into a dark and dangerous world. As loyalties are tested and hidden truths surface, the captain must confront his own demons and make difficult choices.
Critical Reception
Fabrice Du Wez's "Here and Now" received mixed to positive reviews, often lauded for its intense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Lambert Wilson. However, some critics found the plot to be predictable or overly familiar within the crime thriller genre. The film was noted for its exploration of complex moral themes and its gritty portrayal of characters grappling with their pasts.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its taut direction and suspenseful build-up.
- Lambert Wilson's performance is a standout, grounding the film's emotional core.
- Some found the narrative too derivative of other crime dramas.
Google audience: Audience feedback for "Here and Now" is varied, with some viewers appreciating the film's dark tone and character-driven drama. Others felt it lacked originality and failed to deliver a truly compelling narrative, with a common sentiment being that it was a decent thriller but not a groundbreaking one.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'L'Enfant' (The Child) during its development stages.
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