The Universal Theory

Name: The Universal Theory
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: September 27, 2024
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 61
Cast: David Bennent, Emanuel Waldburg-Zeil, Gottfried Breitfuss, Hanns Zischler, Imogen Kogge

2024

METASCORE

Generally favorable reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews

See All

USER SCORE

No score yet

tbd

VOTE NOW

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

tbd	Your Score
tbd	User Score No score yet

Would you like to write a review?

There is a 75 character minimum for reviews. If your review contains spoilers, please check the Spoiler box. Please do not use ALL CAPS. There is no linking or other HTML allowed. Your review may be edited for content. 0/5000

Check box if your review contains spoilers

Play Sound

Please enter your birth date to watch this video:

You are not allowed to view this material at this time.

The Universal Theory (US Trailer 1)

Now Playing: The Universal Theory (US Trailer 1)

Movie Details & Credits

Oscilloscope Pictures | Release Date: September 27, 2024 | Not Rated

Starring: David Bennent, Emanuel Waldburg-Zeil, Gottfried Breitfuss, Hanns Zischler, Imogen Kogge, Jan Bülow, Ladina von Frisching, Olivia Ross, Philippe Graber, Vivienne Bayley

Summary: The year of 1962. A physics congress in the Alps. An Iranian guest. A mysterious pianist. A bizarre cloud formation in the sky and a booming mystery under the mountain.

Director: Timm Kröger

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 118 min

See All Details and Credits

Watch Now

Stream On

Metascore

Positive:

Mixed:

Negative:

Critic Reviews

The Guardian Leslie Felperin

Dec 10, 2024

The script, by Roderick Warich and Kröger, isn’t quite as nifty as its famous models, but it has its own grim integrity, especially with the jarring last frames. Read full review

John Bleasdale

Sep 8, 2023

Kröger manages well with moments of pure cinema in between, and a particularly out-there moment of noise and mayhem which threatens to crush the film and the audience in an audiovisual avalanche. There’s an immersive strangeness that only David Lynch has snuck into mainstream cinema. Read full review

Jessica Kiang

Sep 8, 2023

An overlong but enjoyable metaphysical thriller that delivers pastiche so meticulous it becomes its own source of supremely cinematic pleasure. Read full review

Alex Saveliev

Oct 30, 2023

The Universal Theory works in fits and starts but is bound to leave the audience not entirely convinced by its logic. Read full review

The Observer (UK) Wendy Ide

Dec 16, 2024

An impenetrable plot doesn’t entirely hold together, but the film is worth a look for fans of wigged-out sci-fi, gorgeous framing and lush, orchestral, Bernard Herrmann-inspired soundtracks. Read full review

Robert Abele

Oct 18, 2024

Nothing in The Universal Theory is going to blow your mind, but as it plays its fastidiously crafted notes of conspiracy and chaos, you’ll know the idiosyncrasies of the art house are alive and well. Read full review

Jordan Mintzer

Sep 8, 2023

The result is more admirable than captivating, losing its way in old school hijinks (wacky professors, evil spies, a femme fatale) that grow outlandishly phantasmagorical as the plot thickens. Read full review

SEE ALL 11 REVIEWS

User Score

Write a Review

tbd

Positive:

Mixed:

Negative:

No reviews yet.