Memoria

Elevation Pictures | Release Date: December 26, 2021

6.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 36 Ratings

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JLuis_001Jan 30, 2022

This is a beautiful and hypnotic cinematic work made to captivate only a few.
I can't wrap my head around the idea of those who might think otherwise.
Call it pretentious of course, you have grounds for it, but this film is an experienceThis is a beautiful and hypnotic cinematic work made to captivate only a few.
I can't wrap my head around the idea of those who might think otherwise.

Call it pretentious of course, you have grounds for it, but this film is an experience that will only find meaning for those who are willing to enjoy it.… Expand

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markymarkJan 17, 2022

Be warned, around 40-50 minutes of the running time is dedicated to characters standing, sleeping, or sitting, or staring at nothing, or else characters watching other characters standing, sleeping, or sitting, or staring at nothing. TheBe warned, around 40-50 minutes of the running time is dedicated to characters standing, sleeping, or sitting, or staring at nothing, or else characters watching other characters standing, sleeping, or sitting, or staring at nothing. The effect is so peaceful that to avoid sleeping myself during a particularly sedentary 10 minute scene where nothing happens but a character sleeps, including a minute or two of the camera filming just his feet as he sleeps, I found myself laughing. Thank God I wasn't in a cinema... Yet, somehow, it is definitely worthwhile, and I am happy I persisted. I doubt Michael Bay would have been a good choice to direct this film.… Expand

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bertobellamyFeb 27, 2022

Just like in 'Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives' and 'Cemetery of Splendour,' Apichatpong Weerasethakul presents another dreamy tale about being in deep contact with us, others, and nature.

The Thai director — for the first timeJust like in 'Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives' and 'Cemetery of Splendour,' Apichatpong Weerasethakul presents another dreamy tale about being in deep contact with us, others, and nature.

The Thai director — for the first time filming out of his country — delivers an enigmatic and very powerful story in which sound is the main protagonist. The film may be incomprehensible, but you just have to let yourself go.… Expand

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jazzyfizzleDec 30, 2021

Memoria is one of those films, where you'll find yourself asking questions and discussing the meanings with your friends weeks after viewing. The pacing slowly rumbles, and sometimes abruptly rumbles you out of your seat, then finally boilsMemoria is one of those films, where you'll find yourself asking questions and discussing the meanings with your friends weeks after viewing. The pacing slowly rumbles, and sometimes abruptly rumbles you out of your seat, then finally boils over in its third act. Enjoy the ride.… Expand

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moviemitch96May 14, 2022

A very odd yet meditative film in every sense of the word. Tilda Swinton stars as a Scottish woman visiting her ill sister in Columbia where she is awakened one night by strange banging noises that only she can hear. From there, she travelsA very odd yet meditative film in every sense of the word. Tilda Swinton stars as a Scottish woman visiting her ill sister in Columbia where she is awakened one night by strange banging noises that only she can hear. From there, she travels and traverses the vast greens and jungles of Columbia in search for answers and discovers some mysterious connections along the way. First off, this is a film that requires an incredible amount of patience. Several scenes are very sedentary and dedicated to showing very minimal activity or even dialogue from the characters involved. In addition to being rather narratively vague,the film is also bound to mystify some but simply confuse others. The biggest draw/highlight for many will likely be Swinton's mesmerizing performance. And while the film is rather unique as a whole, we're left with more questions than answers by the film's end, which proved a little disappointing to me. But overall, besides an always reliable Swinton, it's a film that is incredibly peaceful, thought-provoking, but also frustrating in equal measure thanks largely in part to its cryptic narrative and lack of answers.… Expand

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