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Old
2021 108 min China, United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.9
Thriller, Mystery, Horror
Director: M. Night Shyamalan
📖 Based on the novel
«Sandcastle»
byPierre Oscar Lévy
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Description
A group of families on a tropical holiday discover that the secluded beach where they are staying is somehow causing them to age rapidly – reducing their entire lives into a single day.
Budget:
$18M
US Gross:
$48.28M
Worldwide:
$90.15M
Starring
Gael García Bernal
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Vicky Krieps
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Rufus Sewell
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2022
— Best Thriller
Key opinion
M. Night Shyamalan’s 'Old' presents a high-concept premise that draws praise for its philosophical ambition and visual style while suffering from widespread criticism regarding its execution. Most reviewers agree that the film’s intriguing core concept is frequently undermined by awkward dialogue, inconsistent character behavior, and a polarizing twist ending.
| Originality | The core concept of a beach where time accelerates provides an engaging, thought-provoking premise that successfully explores themes of mortality and regret. | |
| Cinematography | Cinematography by Mike Gioulakis effectively utilizes claustrophobic framing and aggressive camerawork to heighten the film's sense of trapped tension. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on dialogue that feels unnatural, forced, and occasionally prone to overly literal repetition of its central theme. | |
| Acting | The performances are uneven, with several reviewers noting that the cast struggles to elevate material that often feels robotic or detached. | |
| Ending | The ending is highly divisive; some viewers find the final revelation satisfying or innovative, while others feel it undermines the film’s tension and logic. |