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Bokeh
2017 104 min United States of America, Iceland 16+
★5.4
Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Geoffrey Orthwein, Andrew Sullivan
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Description
On a romantic getaway to Iceland, a young American couple wake up one morning to discover every person on Earth has disappeared. Their struggle to survive and to reconcile the mysterious event lead them to reconsider everything they know about themselves and the world.
Starring
Maika Monroe
Actor
Matt O'Leary
Actor
Arnar Jónsson
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Bokeh is a meditative, visually stunning science fiction drama that divides viewers through its stark minimalism and slow-paced exploration of existential isolation. While some appreciate its philosophical inquiry and Icelandic aesthetic, others find the character dynamics cold, underdeveloped, and lacking in narrative momentum.
| Cinematography | The film utilizes the natural beauty of Iceland to create a visually striking and immersive aesthetic. | |
| Score | The musical score successfully amplifies the film's pervasive sense of isolation and melancholy. | |
| Theme | The central premise provides a compelling foundation for exploring human reactions to existential crisis and solitude. | |
| Pacing | The contemplative, slow-burning pace rewards those seeking an atmospheric mood piece, but feels tedious and sluggish to viewers expecting a traditional narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The characterizations are divisive: some find the protagonists' divergent coping mechanisms to be realistic and layered, while others view them as flat, frustrating, or cold. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances vary, with some praising the actors' sincerity and others citing inconsistent delivery that impacts the film's credibility. |