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Anna
2013 99 min Canada, France, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★5.9
Thriller, Drama
Director: Jorge Dorado
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Description
A man with the ability to enter peoples' memories takes on the case of a brilliant, troubled sixteen-year-old girl to determine whether she is a sociopath or a victim of trauma.
Budget:
$4.36M
US Gross:
$4,288
Worldwide:
$1.2M
Starring
Mark Strong
Actor
Taissa Farmiga
Actor
Brian Cox
Actor
Awards
Goya Awards 2014
— Best Debut Director
Key opinion
Mindscape is a psychological thriller that earns praise for the lead performances of Mark Strong and Taissa Farmiga, but suffers from a polarizing screenplay. While some viewers enjoy its intricate, twist-heavy structure, others find the narrative logic flawed and the plot predictable.
| Acting | Mark Strong delivers a nuanced, compelling performance as a detective anchor, conveying deep internal trauma with subtle restraint. | |
| Acting | Taissa Farmiga effectively captures the enigmatic, intelligent, and dangerous nature of a complex young woman. | |
| Originality | The premise of a memory-detective offers an engaging, puzzle-like hook, though the execution frequently relies on contrived coincidences. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a subject of debate, with some finding the atmospheric, contemplative build-up immersive and others experiencing it as a slow, uneven slog. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for having significant logic gaps and irrational character motivations that undermine the credibility of the mystery. | |
| Ending | The narrative's predictability limits the impact of the final act, as many viewers are able to discern the plot twists long before they are revealed. |