Synchronic
Signature Entertainment | Release Date: October 23, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
64
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 23 Critic Reviews
Positive:
15
Mixed:
6
Negative:
2
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60
CineVueZoe MargolisJan 28, 2021
With believability being pushed too far, and the film’s direction needing a tighter pace, even the surreal visual effects and trippy weirdness aren’t quite enough to make it work. Read full review
60
Screen RantChris AgarOct 27, 2020
Synchronic is an interesting, if standard, drama that gets by on the strength of Anthony Mackie's performance and a strong third act. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeSep 11, 2019
The film takes a more prosaic approach to its sci-fi premise than its predecessors did, presumably in an attempt to reach viewers who need more hand-holding. ... Despite its uncanny start, Synchronic is just more normal than it might have been, and less deep. Read full review
50
IndieWireDavid EhrlichOct 28, 2020
Dornan and Mackie are adrift through most of this movie, but the heartfelt thrum of their final scene together is a testament to the intrinsic humanity of their performances — and to the grace of a visionary filmmaking team that’s capable of creating the most beautiful moments, even if they often lose sight of the most effective way of reaching them. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChronicleCary DarlingOct 21, 2020
The film raises an intriguing issue not generally addressed by science-fiction films: time traveling into the past while white is one thing; time traveling while Black is something else entirely. Read full review
50
Slant MagazineHenry StewartOct 20, 2020
About a drug that sends its users back in time for seven minutes, the film holds your hand and walks you through its chronology mazes Read full review
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