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What Happened to Monday
2017 123 min Belgium, France, United States of America R 16+
★6.5
Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Action
Director: Tommy Wirkola
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Description
In a world where families are limited to one child due to overpopulation, a set of identical septuplets must avoid being put to a long sleep by the government and dangerous infighting while investigating the disappearance of one of their own.
Budget:
$20M
Worldwide:
$27.98M
Starring
Noomi Rapace
Actor
Glenn Close
Actor
Willem Dafoe
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
What Happened to Monday features a compelling and original dystopian premise that benefits significantly from Noomi Rapace's multi-faceted performance. While many viewers appreciate its gritty tone and tense pacing, the film is frequently criticized for significant script inconsistencies and plot holes that undermine its narrative ambitions.
| Acting | Noomi Rapace delivers a standout performance by convincingly portraying seven distinct personalities within a single character arc. | |
| Originality | The film effectively establishes an original, high-stakes dystopian premise centered on overpopulation and a rigid one-child policy. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is marked by significant logical gaps and inconsistencies, leading some to find the plot poorly executed despite its strong start. | |
| Pacing | Views on the pacing are split: some find the film to be a brisk, action-packed thriller, while others feel the second half suffers from narrative collapse. |