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*** REMINISCENCE *** (from the co-creator of Westworld)

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I've watched this trailer three times now and it just gets better with each viewing. It's the debut feature effort from writer/director Lisa Joy, co-creator of HBO's Westworld, wife of Jonathan Nolan, and sister-in-law of Christopher Nolan. And it really does look like some kind of Inception meets Westworld mashup, put through a retro-future noir filter, featuring an awesome cast and incredible visuals.

Consider me there, in the theater, opening weekend.

Between this and The Suicide Squad (8/6), August is shaping up to be a heck of a month for Warner Bros...


Reminiscence
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3272066/
August 20, 2021
Theatrical + HBO Max



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That poster has a very "what if Blade Runner, but in Miami" look, and I dig.

Not gonna watch the trailer, cuz it seems like a lock for me to watch, but thanks for putting this on my radar.
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You're welcome, and pretty much spot-on.
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This looks great!

It came up as an ad before a youtube video I was watching and it caught me from the first few seconds. I can't wait to give this one a watch.
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A big budget movie that's an original idea.
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Finally, something I really want to watch
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Couldn't help but think of the line, "Ignorance is bliss" from the original Matrix....seems pretty awesome
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That looks pretty solid. Hope it pays off.
Engine10
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Absolutely in - looks legit.
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Reminder that this hits theaters and HBO Max in less than a week.
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Anyone had a chance to see this one yet? Unfortunately, it's currently at 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, but most reactions I'm seeing elsewhere reflect more of a "good-but-flawed" opinion. Curious to hear what the board thinks. Aiming to check it out on Sunday myself...
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Just finished. It wasn't as good as I was hoping, and needed a bit more time to let the world and plot breathe. I did think it came together nicely in the end.
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It looks awesome from the trailers and I'll certainly watch... but I'm quickly losing hope in just about all the "big" movie releases direct to HBO Max
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Agreed. Hoping that finally changed with Dune, or even The Many Saints of Newark before that.
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Think there's a reason those are getting pushed for theatrical releases. Stuff like Reminiscence, The Little Things, and No Sudden Move... those feel like they're getting dumped there almost out of relief
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Yeah, good point.
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Wife and I just watched it. Overall, we enjoyed it - like movies like this when throughout the movie you're trying to tie the story together. Reminded me of other shows/movies but still had a fresh take.
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Eh, I was bored. Nothing outstanding or remarkable about it. Again, one more movie I'm glad I didn't pay to see in the theater.
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I would agree with the above. A bit derivative and unremarkable. Not bad per se.

It feels a bit like the movie Rememory (pretty similar concept) with shades of Blade Runner thrown in, but not as good as either.

Gotta say though, Rebecca Ferguson in that backless dress...good lord.
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I liked this and thought it was pretty good. The end made this a much better movie.
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Typical slow drama.

Lot of fizzle no bang.
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Worth seeing if you have HBO Max, and to see Rebecca Ferguson.
plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose
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Watched it last night. Very film noir.
A dame hire a detective. She has a mysterious past. He falls for her. Trouble ensues.
B+
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Absolutely no way this deserves a 36% on Rotten Tomatoes. One of the most absurd scores I've seen in a while.

It was pretty good!

Yes, it's a little derivative, a somewhat meandering and repetitive at times, and probably 15 minutes too long. But overall, it's intriguing, kept my attention, looks incredible, and as others have said, everything ties together nicely in the end. To the point where I almost want to go back and watch it again, now knowing the purpose behind it all.

For a first time feature director, it's such a solid effort and a cool twist on the tried and true film noir tropes.

If anything, it's definitely worth your time, at least for "free" on HBO Max.
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Also, two notes...

- Seeing as it's from from Lisa Joy, the co-creator of Westworld, along with the show's cinematographer and composer, it really does look, feel, and sound like Westworld. In a cool way. It has some major Inception vibes as well, which makes sense, seeing as Joy is Christopher Nolan's sister-in-law.

- I don't think I've ever heard Thandiwe Newton speak with an American accent, but it's flawless here.
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Mae shows up with red hair, in a red dress, and is a lounge singer. Where have we seen this before:



and she leads Nick down the rabbit hole.

I enjoyed the movie, part way thru I wanted to see a movie about the war they kept talking about.
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So a sea level rise flick with a forced "love" angle?
No I have not seen it, but I might in a pinch. Hbo max does have White Chicks in its line up now!
Make Mental Asylums Great Again!
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C1NRB said:

Watched it last night. Very film noir.
A dame hire a detective. She has a mysterious past. He falls for her. Trouble ensues.
B+

Well put. But throw in some Inception themes, John Wick fighting, and dystopian Blade Runner. All films I love but this just couldn't connect the piece that well. From the above mentioned other HBOMax releases this is on par for me with No Sudden Move. I'm not mad I watched it but I probably won't remember it five years from now.
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I thought the music made it feel very disjointed. One of the first things from Ramin Djawadi I have not liked.
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Ya I thought this was a good movie, a for sure watch. It does take awhile for the story plot to develop but the whole time, you were in suspense.
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Wow, that is... not good...

WP69
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My wife and I both thought this was a bad movie. 38 on Rotten Tomatoes is being generous. Other than a near instantaneous obsession with the redhead there was little point to drive any of his actions.
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WP69 said:

My wife and I both thought this was a bad movie. 38 on Rotten Tomatoes is being generous. Other than a near instantaneous obsession with the redhead there was little point to drive any of his actions.


Not true. Up to the point where he found out she broke into the vault, he was trying to figure out why she vanished. Then he found the ear ring and thought she was trying to communicate with him.

The ending was good, it was a complete 180 from what you were led to believe
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Good enough for watching at home on the couch. Inception meets Bladerunner meets Water World.

The old man fight was great
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for those of you who enjoyed it, did you watch it in one sitting?

i don't know about everybody else, but if it's not premium access or VOD (i.e., i pay extra for it), i don't always commit to watching it in one sitting like everybody intended. i think this movie, in particular, just doesn't work as well if you break it up into 2 or more sittings.
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