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However, before introducing these characters properly we are given a taste of the psychedelic effects as a prologue shows a couple of junkies freaking the hell out and seemingly being transported to another place in time, all with hypnotic visuals and luscious scenery (Aaron Moorhead once again tackles photography duties). An actual pulse! This isn't your normal sci-fi thriller. I'll be honest with you and admit I watched the ending to this film about six times. And we fall for it, hook, line, and sinker. Viewers will most likely have a strong idea of what’s going on, so Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead know they have to give Steve a strong reason for taking this drug himself and figuring out the rules behind it.

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Here, he builds this troubled character-one with enough baggage and remorse to fill another movie-from the inside out. What makes him great is that we trust him and instantly like him due to his previous film work. A great paramedic but an imperfect husband trying to be a good family man after seeing the daily horrors on the job, Dennis' life is held together by his 18-year-old daughter, Brianna (Ally Ioannides). I didn't know which way to turn', Nxivm Founder Keith Raniere Apologizes for Role in Causing ‘Pain and Suffering’, Arnold Schwarzenegger in ‘Fantastic’ Condition Following Heart Surgery, TVLine Items: Superman Adds Degrassi Vet, Manifest Casting and More, WGA Divestiture Standards Under Scrutiny as WME, CAA Negotiations Drag On, ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Review: Beyond an Impeccable Anya Taylor-Joy, Netflix’s Tricky Ploy Pays Off, A Year After His Deportation, Joe Giudice Has A Lot to Say--And It's Pretty Wild, Blake Lively Says She "Can't Believe" She and Ryan Reynolds Are Still Married in Birthday Post, Real Housewives of Dallas Star Brandi Redmond Is Expecting Baby No. Rudy Giuliani, Maria Bakalova and an antisemitic cake: discuss Borat Subsequent Moviefilm with spoilers, Streaming: gems to explore from the London Korean film festival, Lily James: 'I got sucked into the vortex. Dornan, rightfully bearded and disheveled, really digs into the role without chewing scenery or doing too much. Synchronic is not out to confuse or blow minds and it doesn’t have to, considering Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead are confident enough in letting the brainy concept speak for itself with relatable characters grounding the core story into something familiar but moving. Starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan as Steve and Dennis respectively, the film is centered around a pair of paramedics working in New … Justin Benson (born June 9, 1983) is an American director, writer, actor, editor, and producer. Synchronic, 2020. But Steven has other things in his life trying to shorten his stay, and Dennis has a marriage on the verge of a breakdown. A solid Irish-bred actor before that loud and dumb trilogy of films, Dennis provides the actor with a role he can dig into. While many know him for his noble and wise-cracking Falcon in the Marvel movies, he's put together quite the resume in recent years. It's one of the best films I've seen this year. Movie titles, images, etc. Everything isn't revealed right away. With that said, I’m not saying I would encourage people to go see Synchronic in an actual theater during a global health crisis, but I sure wish I risked myself watching it in an auditorium instead of Tenet. There is also the curiosity of these injuries coming in different forms, whether it be from someone impaled by a sword or burnt to a crisp. Check here for new reviews, friend me on Facebook, follow my Twitter or Letterboxd, check out my personal non-Flickering Myth affiliated Patreon, or email me at MetalGearSolid719@gmail.com, Filed Under: Movies, Reviews, Robert Kojder Tagged With: Aaron Groben, Aaron Moorhead, Alexia Ioannides, Anthony Mackie, Betsy Holt, Bill Oberst Jr., Carl Palmer, Devyn A. Tyler, jamie dornan, Justin Benson, Katie Aselton, Lawrence Turner, Martin Bats Bradford, Natasha Tina Liu, Sam Malone, Shane Brady, Walker Babington. Here, the bad guy is a two-headed monster.

No matter how you see it, the clock is always ticking, reminding us of our mortality and how long we may have left on this rock. Arriving in theaters and drive-ins today is Synchronic, the latest collaboration from filmmaking duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. As a scientist explains to Steven, imagine if the drug was the needle on a record player and your life was the record. Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.

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