Synchronicity (2016) is a forgettable science-fiction film that is not as thought-provoking as it wants to be. The amount of low-budget science-fiction films that have been coming out seems to be increasing at a rapid rate every year. With more and more being released, how many of them are actually quality films? How many of them are actually unique and memorable? To be frank, the answer is very few. There have been some pretty interesting ones, but most of them are unimpressive and lackluster. As for 'Synchronicity', it's not boring, but it's really nothing extraordinary. The plot is pretty interesting at first but slowly grows to be boring over time. The characters are solid, with some being more thought-out than others. The acting is decent, as it really didn't benefit or hurt the film as a whole. As for the direction, it's actually really good. The visual style really pops out, and the sets used help to create a very futuristic but believable environment. Also, I absolutely loved the score for the movie. I found it to be the thing I most enjoyed throughout the entirety of the movie. The problems lie in the script. I found myself struggling to pay attention after the 30-minute mark. This film is nothing I'll remember anytime soon, but it wasn't a terrible watch.
Review of Synchronicity
Synchronicity
(IV) (2015)
A forgettable science-fiction film that is not as thought-provoking as it wants to be
16 November 2016