Review of Synchronic (2020) by Bertobellamy — 25 Apr 2021
Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead's cinema keeps getting bigger, but 'Synchronic' could be their weakest film to date. If you loved 'Resolution' and 'The Endless,' you'll know what you're getting into. The concept —about a drug with a unique and quantum effect— is wild and fun, but I think it gets fully introduced very late into the story. As in previous films, the directors work with a particular set of rules that govern the respective universe. The problem is that the other kind of lame subplots drives us away from it.
Anthony Mackie shines as Steve, but Jamie Dornan can't help to get overshadowed by his co-star. A lot has to do with a weak characterization, of course, but it's hard to get involved with him.
'Synchronic' is entertaining, yes, but it's when the film walks into unexpected but welcome territory —making the most out of things when you're about to meet your end— that the story makes a valuable point.
This review of Synchronic (2020) was written by Bertobellamy on 25 Apr 2021.
Synchronic has generally received positive reviews.
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