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Synchronic
2020 102 min United States of America R 18+
★6.5
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
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Description
Two New Orleans paramedics' lives are ripped apart after encountering a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.
US Gross:
$636,673
Worldwide:
$1.02M
Starring
Anthony Mackie
Actor
Jamie Dornan
Actor
Katie Aselton
Actor
Awards
7 nominations total
Key opinion
Synchronic is a character-driven sci-fi drama that explores themes of existentialism and mortality through the lens of a time-traveling drug. While the film is praised for the strong lead performances and emotional depth, it receives mixed reactions regarding its screenplay's scientific logic and its departure from the directors' more experimental roots.
| Acting | Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan anchor the film with authentic chemistry that effectively grounds the high-concept sci-fi premise. | |
| Direction | The directors successfully pivot from experimental indie roots to a more mainstream, accessible narrative style while maintaining their signature atmospheric tension. | |
| Score | The score effectively utilizes synth-heavy motifs to heighten the film's sense of dread and existential urgency. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divisive: some praise its ambitious exploration of life and friendship, while others criticize its reliance on clunky pseudo-science and overly convenient plot devices. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's progression are split; some find the character-focused pacing compelling, while others feel the time-travel segments are underutilized and the final act becomes formulaic. |