Gray Matter

Name: Gray Matter
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller
Released: July 13, 2023
Cast: Allison Ye, Andrew Liner, Ezri Walker, Isabella Ferreira, Jessica Frances Dukes

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HBO Max | Release Date (Streaming): July 13, 2023 | Not Rated

Starring: Allison Ye, Andrew Liner, Ezri Walker, Isabella Ferreira, Jessica Frances Dukes, Kara Amanda Smith, Kristian Flores, Mia Isaac, Robert Dill, Tony Wade

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The making of Meko Winbush's debut feature was chronicled on the 2023 season of Max's reality series Project Greenlight.

Summary: The science fiction thriller directed by Meko Winbush (as chronicled on the Max series Project Greenlight) centers on Ayla and her daughter Aurora, who both possess superhuman abilities. As Ayla attempts to train Aurora how to navigate these abilities, a tragic incident finds Aurora in control of her fate, and forces Ayla to confront theThe science fiction thriller directed by Meko Winbush (as chronicled on the Max series Project Greenlight) centers on Ayla and her daughter Aurora, who both possess superhuman abilities. As Ayla attempts to train Aurora how to navigate these abilities, a tragic incident finds Aurora in control of her fate, and forces Ayla to confront the truth of her past. [Max]… Expand

Director: Meko Winbush

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller

Rating: Not Rated

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IndieWire Proma Khosla

Jul 19, 2023

The end feels somehow both slow and rushed, but Gray Matter showcases its strengths earlier on. Read full review

Elisabeth Vincentelli

Jul 13, 2023

It’s not so much that Gray Matter is formula, but that it is clumsily made formula. Except, that is, for Isaac’s performance. Read full review

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MovieReviewMave

Aug 7, 2023

IN A NUTSHELL:

The story is about Aurora, a teenager with superhuman abilities that her mom is trying to help her learn to control. She wants to live in the real world, yet her mom doesn't think she's ready. The movie tells us that her ability is called Psionic, which allows her to readIN A NUTSHELL:

The story is about Aurora, a teenager with superhuman abilities that her mom is trying to help her learn to control. She wants to live in the real world, yet her mom doesn't think she's ready. The movie tells us that her ability is called Psionic, which allows her to read minds and move objects.
The film was directed by Meko Winbush. Writing credits go to Philip Gelatt.

THINGS I LIKED:

The two leading ladies did a terrific job: Jessica Frances Dukes and Mia Isaac.
If you got a kick out of the popular TV show "Raising Hope", you'll love seeing Garret Dillahunt in this. He's been part of award-winning ensembles of 12 Years A Slave and No Country for Old Men.
What would YOU do if you had special psychic powers? Would you do good to help others or to get riches and power?
The movie is connected to the HBO Max competition series called "Project Greenlight." Have you ever watched that? I had never seen it before but now I'm super curious! Ben Affleck and Matt Damon produced previous seasons of the show.
There's talk of astral projection, teleportation, and mind reading.
I love it when film titles have a double meaning. This one does. It discusses brain issues, but it also illustrates that grey matter between right and wrong.

THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE:

When two of the characters talk about plots in books, one of them says simple plots are the best. This movie's plot is extremely simple. Some might even say boring.
The story is slow-moving.
Some audiences might wish for more action.

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Profanity
Bloody deaths
We see several people die violently.… Expand

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