‘Reminiscence’ movie review: An overtly cerebral try-hard that ends up being forgetful
The Hindu
Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson star in this ‘The Fountain’-esque film that strives to be avant garde but fails hit the sweet spots of intrigue
When a film takes place in Florida, you know things will take a bizarre turn. Reminiscence does not only take place in Miami; it takes place in dystopian, heatwave-locked Miami. Do you see where this is going? Reminiscence follows a veteran Nick Bannister (Hugh Jackman) and his partner Watts (Thandiwe Newton) using sensory-deprivation tanks equipped with Memento-like tech to help people relive their memories. So far, this does sound interesting – but that may be where it stops for some. .More Related News

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