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Synchronicity
2015 101 min Mexico, United States of America R 16+
★5.5
Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Jacob Gentry
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Description
A daring physicist travels into the past to stop a mysterious woman from stealing his invention. But once there, he uncovers a surprising truth about the machine, the woman, and his own fractured reality.
US Gross:
$4,505
Worldwide:
$4,505
Starring
Chad McKnight
Actor
Brianne Davis
Actor
AJ Bowen
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Synchronicity is a polarizing, low-budget homage to 80s and 90s science fiction that prioritizes atmospheric immersion and theoretical exploration over narrative clarity. While dedicated genre enthusiasts may appreciate its hypnotic mood and complex concepts, general audiences are likely to find the film visually limited and frustratingly difficult to follow.
| Production | The neon-drenched color grading and ambient score successfully create a hypnotic, retro-futuristic atmosphere. | |
| Acting | The performances are competent, though the actors are often reduced to vehicles for the director's rigid stylistic and theoretical vision. | |
| Production | The film's blatant lack of resources leads to a claustrophobic and repetitive visual experience that feels cheap to many viewers. | |
| Screenplay | The script is excessively dense and conceptually muddy, creating a high barrier to entry that rewards dedicated sci-fi fans while alienating casual viewers. | |
| Pacing | The deliberate, slow-burn tempo creates a polarizing experience where some find it immersive and others find it redundant or exhausting. |