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bertobellamyAug 21, 2021

Think of every cliché you can imagine in a film, and you'll still be very far. 'Reminiscence' is a cringe-fest. You probably heard of all the 'Chinatown' and 'Inception' comparisons, but this neo-noir attempt is absolutely boring andThink of every cliché you can imagine in a film, and you'll still be very far. 'Reminiscence' is a cringe-fest. You probably heard of all the 'Chinatown' and 'Inception' comparisons, but this neo-noir attempt is absolutely boring and uninspiring. It reminded me of 'Gattaca', and made me appreciate it even more because this is just bad at so many levels. You'll stop caring about the plot halfway or before.… Expand

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YugakhanAug 20, 2021

this movie really needed to focus more. It is all over the place. the world the tech the history just serves no purpose and it harms the film and pacing.

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AhlgrenAug 21, 2021

You got some good actors in this movie, but it doesn't help.
The problem with this movie is the writing.
The way the talk to each others,it just off.
A sign that a movie probably is going to be bad is if the same person write and direct a movie.

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dharmaAug 21, 2021

Reminiscence is clearly an ironic title for this film which is a pastiche of past, better works of many films including Joy's own brother in law's, Chris Nolan; films that include Inception and the Prestige. It evens mirrors and containsReminiscence is clearly an ironic title for this film which is a pastiche of past, better works of many films including Joy's own brother in law's, Chris Nolan; films that include Inception and the Prestige. It evens mirrors and contains casts from Joy's other work, which was superior mind you: Westworld. Despite its stellar leads, this is Lisa Joy's first effort as a Director and it shows. Sure, she has all the best support staffs: but the film feels like a very long TV movie, and a good fit on HBO Max but not the cinemas.… Expand

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mrc_brnAug 26, 2021

Terribly cheesy and corny. Highly unbelievable on multiple levels and pretty simplistic. Turned it off 45 minutes it, couldn't watch any more of it. A real waste of time.

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Rebecca31Sep 5, 2021

Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson have teamed up again to star in a neo-noir style sci-fi drama that is reminiscent of other movies like Strange Days, Inception and Blade Runner. Nick Bannister (Hugh Jackman) is a private investigator of theHugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson have teamed up again to star in a neo-noir style sci-fi drama that is reminiscent of other movies like Strange Days, Inception and Blade Runner. Nick Bannister (Hugh Jackman) is a private investigator of the mind, navigating the alluring world of memories and nostalgia. His life changes forever when he meets a new client, Mae (Rebecca Ferguson). What begins as a simple case soon becomes an obsession for Nick after Mae suddenly disappears and he desperately tries to learn the truth and if she really was the woman he thought she was.

It’s entertaining and enjoyable to watch in the moment. There might be a bit of a missed opportunity here as there is a lot going on and perhaps the most impressive thing about Reminiscence is the world building it has created. Set in a dystopian future where due to the devastating effects of global warming many parts of the city is either underwater or badly flooded. The city only opens up at night due to the extreme heat during the daytime, this very much adds to the neo-noir theme. The ultra-rich have built dams allowing them to live comfortably in the drylands, leaving the poorer members of society to live in the flooded remains of the city. There’s enough storylines here about class division and corrupt police to expand on but it’s limited to a two hour movie. I liked it but the main story does feel like something we’ve seen before. From a technical point of view Reminiscence is very impressive and clearly in the hands of a director (Lisa Joy) who knows what she’s doing. The fight scenes are well done and very clear, no shaky cam anywhere which is always a bonus. Also added to the cast are Thandiwe Newton and Cliff Curtis, both giving impressive performances. I’m not surprised to see Jackman and Ferguson appear again in another movie after their onscreen chemistry in The Greatest Showman. However, unlike The Greatest Showman Rebecca Ferguson actually has the chance to show off her impressive vocals in Reminiscence. The soundtrack is worth listening to, both for Ferguson’s seductive singing and Ramin Djawadi’s original score.

I felt nostalgic watching Reminiscence, which considering the film’s topic is very appropriate. Recommended for the Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson fans.… Expand

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devgreSep 19, 2021

Reminiscence is an uninteresting story that takes place in a highly interesting world. It's cinematography, visual ideas, score and cast performance are above average and are the reason I think this film is worth a single viewing. Story isReminiscence is an uninteresting story that takes place in a highly interesting world. It's cinematography, visual ideas, score and cast performance are above average and are the reason I think this film is worth a single viewing. Story is king however, as the screenplay and dialogue leave much to be desired. Ironic that, for a movie about remembering things, this one will likely be forgotten.… Expand

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DubeauAug 22, 2021

Reminiscence has certainly a lot of ideas but lack focus. The story just setup too much stuff and maybe worst of all, try to tie them all together through a memory machine. Those ideas aren't bad at all, it's just that you can do a movie forReminiscence has certainly a lot of ideas but lack focus. The story just setup too much stuff and maybe worst of all, try to tie them all together through a memory machine. Those ideas aren't bad at all, it's just that you can do a movie for each of them instead of cooking all those ingredients together. The actors are pretty good in the movie. The FX are impressive. The action is minimal. The best action is surely the hand fight in the end. The singing is great but the soundtrack isn't always with the scenes. I found the rhythm to be a bit slow. I give it 53%. I think Lisa Joy can definitively do better, but you see that she didn't exactly do a nice transition between Tv to movie.… Expand

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JLuis_001Aug 25, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the masterminds behind HBO's Westworld comes this sad return to the action genre for Hugh Jackman.

The mix that it was presenting, sounded pretty good and looked pretty good, but the mystery conjured up in this tale is actually really poor and mostly unattractive.

I'll be honest, halfway through, I really stopped caring what the hell happened to Rebecca Ferguson's character, and it turned out even worse when it revealed how terribly simplistic her fate was.

Reminiscence has all the structure and semblance of being a great science fiction blockbuster, even with its relatively modest budget, and if you only look at the facade.
However in a cruel joke with its title, it's reminiscent of many other films, and ultimately the puzzle it asks us to put together is just very simplistic.
And the intrigue delivered isn't enough to want to go all the way until the end.

But hey, we got to see Hugh Jackman for the second time acting completely infatuated by seeing Rebecca Ferguson singing.… Expand

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KuggzAug 24, 2021

This is a boring movie. The best thing about it are the visuals of cities under siege by rising ocean waters. Other than that by the time you wake up they will fill you in on what happened with a sportscenter like highlight show for a climax.This is a boring movie. The best thing about it are the visuals of cities under siege by rising ocean waters. Other than that by the time you wake up they will fill you in on what happened with a sportscenter like highlight show for a climax. Not worth your time… Expand

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Mauro_LanariSep 20, 2021

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Lisa Joy's debut is an unsuccessful remake of "Blade Runner" threaded between "Strange Days" and "Waterworld": the score of Vangelis is missing, the charisma of the actors is missing, the emotion of that post-catastrophist(Mauro Lanari)
Lisa Joy's debut is an unsuccessful remake of "Blade Runner" threaded between "Strange Days" and "Waterworld": the score of Vangelis is missing, the charisma of the actors is missing, the emotion of that post-catastrophist atmosphere is missing. Which is explained by remembering that the director is the co-author of "Westworld" (the TV series) and, above all, that she produces together with her husband Jonathan Nolan. Therefore it is spelt "Reminiscence" but it is pronounced, once again, "Memento" with its convoluted reflections on the three temporal extensions and on love as catabasis and anabasis.… Expand

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PijadaloAug 21, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great cinematography to support a boring and cheesy story. The fight scenes are a big miss, not filmed properly but much more like a drama instead of dynamic moves and closer frames. The project is not bold enough and some risks should have been taken considering the futuristic semi-post apocalyptic context where the overall mood is too sanitized and proper. The bad guy character played by Daniel Wu is out of subject, limit hilarious, and should have been replaced by Sam Medina who has much more charisma and fits the part perfectly. Overall, we feel the Nolan family influence and understand a directing job and deal were given by relationship and political context of diversity and inclusion… which excludes prioritizing talent which is common mistake by studios nowadays. A huge budget for a deception at its level.… Expand

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SYAMSep 16, 2021

Is 'Reminiscence' good or bad? But I would rather go for a mixed review. Reminiscence is not bad at all but however it didn't went in a proper way as expected. The story revolves around Nick Bannister(Hugh Jackman), a private investigator whoIs 'Reminiscence' good or bad? But I would rather go for a mixed review. Reminiscence is not bad at all but however it didn't went in a proper way as expected. The story revolves around Nick Bannister(Hugh Jackman), a private investigator who also helps in recovering his clients lost memories along with his friend Emily(Thandie Newton). He suddenly fells in love with one of his client Mae(Rebecca Ferguson). But one day she disappears and Nick begins to search for her which leads him into the criminal underworld of Miami where he uncovers an unknown truth about Mae which starts haunting him. The movie ended in an emotional bittersweet way where some might say it as happy while others will go for a sad one(I again vote for the mixed one) . The movie started off somewhat excellently engrossing us with it's concept of reminiscence but after some time it started to falter and became boring. But there are some nicely layed ideas from director Lisa Joy but failed to make it's mark due to poor execution of the movie. It is good to see Hugh Jackman after a long break and I should say he played his part very well. The acting was good and the dyastopian setting of a flooding Miami was awesome. But other than that there is nothing to it except for some good imaginations and ideas. Director Lisa Joy tried to come up with an interesting movie but somehow it failed to make an impression. However it's her debut directorial and in that way she had given her best efforts. So let's come to the question is 'Reminiscence' worth watching. It cannot be said as worth watching but anyway it can be seen as a simple weekend romantic thriller which we can just watch and forget.… Expand

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truerockAug 21, 2021

Reminiscence is a Neo-noir film taking place when global warming has caused rising sea levels, socio-economic disparities have increased, and technology has been delivered for people to mentally re-live their past memories.

If you enjoy theReminiscence is a Neo-noir film taking place when global warming has caused rising sea levels, socio-economic disparities have increased, and technology has been delivered for people to mentally re-live their past memories.

If you enjoy the neo-noir genre, you should watch this film - even if it is not as good as it should have been.

It is written, produced and directed by Lisa Joy who created Westworld with Jonathan Nolan.

Lisa Joy is extremely creative - but, she doesn't have the broad skills to produce, cast and direct a complete project like this. The casting is off, the writing needed work to better fit the actors and the directing was not effective. And, I guess other things like editing and cinematography where good but were not excellent.

If Lisa Joy wants to take a bigger role in producing her work, she should seek professionals who can help her.

One last thing - Hugh Jackman is a good actor - but, I'm not a huge fan. He did not quite fit the role just right. Perhaps it was not entirely his fault. Perhaps Lisa Joy got off on the wrong foot when Hugh Jackman was cast in the lead role.

I'll add that I add just finished watching a very dark Nordic-noir detective series just before I watched PG-13 rated Reminiscence. The stark difference between the two, especially with Hugh Jackman and his comic-book level charisma, made Reminiscence seem more of a teenager level material and less substantial and serious.… Expand

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snorkissAug 22, 2021

Laughably bad futuristic noir with Hugh Jackman wading through a flooded Miami and a muddled script to deliver one of the biggest turkeys of the year - 1 star for the bizarre sex scene involving Hugh splaying himself out on a chair in a wackyLaughably bad futuristic noir with Hugh Jackman wading through a flooded Miami and a muddled script to deliver one of the biggest turkeys of the year - 1 star for the bizarre sex scene involving Hugh splaying himself out on a chair in a wacky tribute to Flashdance.… Expand

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nemo_wAug 20, 2021

Really a terrible movie. No world building, underdeveloped/nonsensical characters, amateurish direction - shot framing, terrible visual effects, claustrophobic universe
and a linear, cliché, uninteresting plot

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BlowjarnAug 21, 2021

Hugh Jackman is one of the best actors there is. This movie is reminiscent of one that he shouldn't have made.

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HabibiehakimAug 23, 2021

Reminiscence is kinda look like Steven Spielberg's Minority Report but it's a totally different story, Jackman's and Ferguson's chemistry and performance is incredible, though they're not even together in person so long, the chemistry isReminiscence is kinda look like Steven Spielberg's Minority Report but it's a totally different story, Jackman's and Ferguson's chemistry and performance is incredible, though they're not even together in person so long, the chemistry is there and so strong, so we and me personally care about it, sad about it, worry about it, and angry about it, Reminiscence is sad and depressing yet it's a very solid film and simply one of the best films of the year.… Expand

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MaryWoAug 20, 2021

Kept waiting for this to make sense and it never got there. I’m all for twisty scenarios where, at the end, you go “ahhhh!!” At the end of this, you go “huh?” Glad I didn’t pay anything for this movie. It would have been a waste ofKept waiting for this to make sense and it never got there. I’m all for twisty scenarios where, at the end, you go “ahhhh!!” At the end of this, you go “huh?” Glad I didn’t pay anything for this movie. It would have been a waste of money. The only redeeming feature was seeing Hugh Jackman shirtless.… Expand

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UncleWillardAug 25, 2021

Right off the bat, I'm taken out of my suspension of disbelief. If I worked next to Thandie Newton every day, I wouldn't even notice Rsbecca Fergeson if she walked in butt naked. I just find her so very generic in every way. I think I mightRight off the bat, I'm taken out of my suspension of disbelief. If I worked next to Thandie Newton every day, I wouldn't even notice Rsbecca Fergeson if she walked in butt naked. I just find her so very generic in every way. I think I might have found her compelling once (Dr. Sleep?), but now she's just meh. Might be her ridiculous take on Dune (she claims the script had to be doctored for 21st century audiences because obviously any male writer from the 60s is sexist, even though she admits to not only NOT reading it, but unable to understand the few pages she did. She laughingly admits to needing her male costars to explain it to her . LMAO, she needed mansplaining, ROFL). The rest is just a bland sci-fi noire that tries to be Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? Boring romance scenes over and over. I guess there's a warning g about climate change in there. It's a dud despite Jackman's likeability and Newtins sex appeal.… Expand

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aminbAug 20, 2021

well done Hugh! one more great act. really enjoyed watching it, by the way don't pay attention to the negative scores, the movie's nice.

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GavanRSimkinAug 20, 2021

Reminisce... probably one of the best Movies that's like an Adaptation to a Game! Called The Sinking City...

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ctow823Aug 20, 2021

not sure where all the hate comes from. don’t compare this to other movies, take it for what it is. this is a fun sci-fi crime mystery movie. Rebecca Ferguson and hugh hackman had such good chemistry and the visuals were stunning in the film.not sure where all the hate comes from. don’t compare this to other movies, take it for what it is. this is a fun sci-fi crime mystery movie. Rebecca Ferguson and hugh hackman had such good chemistry and the visuals were stunning in the film. the plot kept you hooked throughout. felt like the story couldn’t used a little refinement as there were some dull scenes i def would of cut. but overall solid watch and would recommend to my friends… Expand

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MetacriticOnurAug 20, 2021

bad
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adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
not good in any manner or degree.

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omnibrotherSep 24, 2021

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OrijantmapleSep 29, 2021

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TVJerryAug 24, 2021

Hugh Jackman plays a man who runs a facility that allows people to relive memories. A woman (Rebecca Ferguson) shows up as a customer, but ends up in a tangled love affair. Needless to say, this includes danger, murder and conspiracy. WhileHugh Jackman plays a man who runs a facility that allows people to relive memories. A woman (Rebecca Ferguson) shows up as a customer, but ends up in a tangled love affair. Needless to say, this includes danger, murder and conspiracy. While it’s sufficiently interesting, the story or direction never grip the emotions or surprise expectations (and some of the tech fails logic). With the constant voiceover and a reality altered by a failing environment, the film harkens back to the original Blade Runner. The movie’s coolest feature is Miami’s partially submerged underwater world (the piano fight scene is the visual highlight). Overall, this is a rather pedestrian film noir that’s major asset is the CGI city.… Expand