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In the Blink of an Eye
2026 94 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.8
Science Fiction, Drama
Director: Andrew Stanton
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Description
Three storylines, spanning thousands of years, intersect and reflect on hope, connection, and the circle of life.
Starring
Kate McKinnon
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Rashida Jones
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Daveed Diggs
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Awards
Sundance Film Festival 2026
— Alfred P. Sloan Prize
Key opinion
In the Blink of an Eye is a philosophically ambitious science fiction drama that struggles to translate its grand existential themes into a compelling narrative. While the film displays visual sincerity and a dedicated score, critics largely agree that its fragmented structure and thin character development hinder its emotional resonance.
| Screenplay | The script leans heavily on a repetitive, multi-timeline structure that fails to generate genuine mystery or intrigue. | |
| Theme | The film successfully explores intellectually engaging concepts regarding the cyclical nature of human struggle, connection, and finitude. | |
| Emotion | The emotional impact is undercut by an over-serious tone that attempts to manufacture gravitas without establishing believable character connections. | |
| Cinematography | The film’s visual presentation and musical score provide a level of craft that offers occasional elevation to the otherwise fragmented narrative. |