REMINISCENCE - Unofficial & Fan Reviews (Potential Spoilers)

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From readers of Rotten Tomatoes --

5 of 5
Duncan R
1h ago
This was a hard boiled detective story of action, excitement, mystery, and sadness highly comparative to Mr. Jackmans work in the fountain I found myself hanging to every scene and by the end, I felt the joy for his character as well as his sorrow


4 of 5
Jamie W
1h ago
Truly excellent movie that captures a modern film noir. Jackman and Newton are excellent. All the characters particularly Ferguson's needed more development and background but that would have required a 6 - 8 episode mini series. Guaranteed that if you have ever loved anyone, you will tear up, but you will be very glad you made that trip down memory lane.


1.5 of 5
Sydney C
2h ago
Where does one begin with "Reminiscence", which is on HBO Max and in theaters. This film had so much potential, especially with the caliber of actors like Hugh Jackman, Thandiwe Newton and Rebecca Ferguson, and no matter how much they tried, they couldn't make this film and the laughable dialogue come alive. Everything that could wrong did in this film....horribly wrong. It's slow, confusing, it never finds it footing and just barrels along like a runaway train that you know will eventually crash and burn.

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You might be interested to view this clip - this blogger does this kind of analysis for other films.


I understand from someone who has seen it that it does help appreciate the storyline and characterizations better.

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[mamaleh]

Despite its few minor flaws, I truly enjoyed REMINISCENCE. The themes of. love, longing, obsession, hopelessness and societal upheavals were delineated beautifully and hauntingly by writer-director Lisa Joy. The film offers gorgeous visuals (especially in IMAX) and heartbreaking performances by HJ and Rebecca Ferguson.
For anyone else who has already seen the movie: Did you notice in the closing credits that the surname of HJ's assistant was short one syllable? It read: "Milg." Odd error.

Ellen

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Warner Bros is stingy with its Director Cuts for the home video release ( BluRay/DVD) -- they famously disallowed a Director's Cut from Darren Aronofsky for THE FOUNTAIN.

REMINISCENCE was originally cut at 2'28" but was edited to reduce it to the "typical" screening time of a little less than 2 hours. I wonder if a Director's Cut from Lisa Joy which restores those 30 minutes or so will give the storyline a more complete storytelling vista? Or if even there is no restoration, a commentary by Lisa Joy may provide the gaps that some people find lacking in the movie in terms of fully appreciating it?

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Aug 21, 2021 8:56:24 GMT -5 mamaleh said:

Despite its few minor flaws, I truly enjoyed REMINISCENCE. The themes of. love, longing, obsession, hopelessness and societal upheavals were delineated beautifully and hauntingly by writer-director Lisa Joy. The film offers gorgeous visuals (especially in IMAX) and heartbreaking performances by HJ and Rebecca Ferguson.
For anyone else who has already seen the movie: Did you notice in the closing credits that the surname of HJ's assistant was short one syllable? It read: "Milg." Odd error.

Ellen

What was it supposed to say?
Watched it yesterday on HBO Max and I totally agree with your summation/review.

Nancy

[mamaleh]

On the possibility that, instead of an error by WB, he no longer wishes his surname to be on public display or in the credits, I would direct you to the closing credits of more recent movies such as Logan, The Front Runner and The Greatest Showman. I believe his name is spelled out in full in those.

Ellen

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Aug 21, 2021 15:09:31 GMT -5 mamaleh said:

On the possibility that, instead of an error by WB, he no longer wishes his surname to be on public display or in the credits, I would direct you to the closing credits of more recent movies such as Logan, The Front Runner and The Greatest Showman. I believe his name is spelled out in full in those.

Ellen

😂 You think he’s reading this? Btw, milg is an acronym for Make It Look Good.

Nancy

[ruby]

I am still stunned after seeing Hugh’s new movie. It took my breath away.

This was hands down the worst movie I have ever seen him do. I could write a book on all I found lacking but suffice to say, I find Chappie to be Oscar worthy by comparison.

I think they’re coming for my Blind Faith HJ Loyalty card 😟

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Interesting twitter exchange among true sci-fi fans --

Paul Klein Alien monster
@paulkleinyoo
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15h
People fawn over Blade Runner like it’s not actually a worse told story than #Reminiscence


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Mark Anthony Ayling
@aylingmark

15h
Blade Runner is a flat out masterpiece. Not watched Reminiscence. Looking forward to it though.

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Ali aksoy
@aliakso48943576
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13h
Reminiscence has much more of the vibe of films like Dark City,Strange Days,Shutter Island&Inception than Blade Runner especially Dark City which would make a cool double feature with Reminiscence.

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Mark Anthony Ayling
@aylingmark

20m
Well thats me sold then.


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Ali aksoy
@aliakso48943576

Replying to
@aylingmark
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@paulkleinyoo

A very cool cinematic directorial debut for writer&director Lisa Joy with very compelling visuals&performances by Hugh Jackman&Thandiwe Newton. As with most cool Sci-Fi movies classics of note it will be much more favorably assessed&reevaluated then it's initial reception&release

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Aug 22, 2021 21:41:31 GMT -5 ruby said:

I am still stunned after seeing Hugh’s new movie. It took my breath away.

This was hands down the worst movie I have ever seen him do. I could write a book on all I found lacking but suffice to say, I find Chappie to be Oscar worthy by comparison.

I think they’re coming for my Blind Faith HJ Loyalty card 😟

Umm…did we see the same movie? 😂

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Interesting comparison between The Fountain & Reminiscence.

Fernandes Samuel | 🇲🇫
@fernand90928089
Replying to
@egeriearbrevert
Pas encore vu ! J'adore Hugh Jackman en tant qu'acteur depuis "The Fountain" de Darren Aronofsky, qui est certainement dans mon top 30 de mes films favoris, et l'un des meilleurs film Romance/SF que j'ai vu. J'espère que tu pourras me faire part de ta critique sur Reminiscence Winking face

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Not seen yet! I love Hugh Jackman as an actor since Darren Aronofsky's "The Fountain", which is definitely in my top 30 of my favorite movies, and one of the best Romance / Sci-Fi movies I've seen. I hope you can give me your review on Reminiscence Winking face


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Égérie Arbre vert
@egeriearbrevert
Replying to
@fernand90928089
Je l'ai trouvé sympa, bien qu'assez long. Je m'attendais honnêtement à mieux mais c'est un divertissement qui se suit plutôt bien. Je dirais que Jackman et Rebecca Ferguson portent clairement le film.

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I found it nice, although quite long. I honestly expected better but it's a fun that follows pretty well. I would say Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson clearly carry the film.

I wonder - will people who have seen and liked The Fountain be more inclined to find Reminiscence more cinema-worthy?

Jo

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Many have cited the ending as having emotional resonance!

Did you tear up?


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www.cinemablend.com/news/2572510/reminiscence-ending-explained-hugh-jackmans-mystery-unraveled

cinemablend


Reminiscence Ending Explained: Hugh Jackman’s Mystery Unraveled
MIKE REYES
PUBLISHED: AUG. 27. 2021 1:04 PM


Warning: spoilers for Reminiscence’s ending are in play. If you haven’t seen the film yet, and you want to go in fresh, feel free to come back once you’ve caught up. There’s plenty of non-spoiler coverage to enjoy in the meantime.

Writer/director Lisa Joy did what she does best with Reminiscence. Weaving an intriguing mystery that’s greater than both Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson’s characters, the consequences of what we discover throughout the film are both earth shattering and very personal. It’s a case that’s worthy of the distinction of being labeled as a neo-noir, and right now, we’re about to break it wide open and sift through the particulars.


This is your final warning for spoilers, as the Reminiscence ending requires a lot of discussion. As such, everything from small clues to huge revelations will be discussed. So, if you haven’t watched it just yet, you can see the film either in theaters or on HBO Max, depending on when you’re reading this rundown. However, if you’re ready, prepare to go on a journey...A journey through the story of Reminiscence, as we begin with what happened at the end of the movie. To reach it, all you have to do is follow my voice.




What Happened At The End Of Reminiscence?
It began as a romance between reminiscence expert Nicholas “Nick” Bannister (Hugh Jackman) and nightclub singer Mae (Rebecca Ferguson). What started as a search for a set of lost keys turned into a sprawling mystery involving secret heirs, the balance of power, and the criminal underworld. And, it all ended with Nick making one bittersweet decision: to burn those who caused him to lose the woman he loved.

Upon learning why Mae suddenly disappeared from his life, as well as the truth behind the drama surrounding the legacy of real estate baron Walter Sylvan (Brett Cullen), Reminiscence’s resolution comes down to one man. The lynchpin behind the entire criminal conspiracy at the heart of the film, crooked cop Cyrus Boothe (Cliff Curtis). Nick literally “burns” Cyrus into reliving a traumatic memory of actual burning, for the rest of his life. The man has his reasons, as Cyrus is the cause of Nick even being drawn into this case, and he’s also the cause of Mae’s disappearance.

After drawing the memories needed from Cyrus prior to his death, Reminiscence’s ending sees Nicholas Bannister confessing his crimes to his trusted ex-partner, Emily “Watts” Sanders (Thandiwe Newton). Cutting a deal with law enforcement, Nick won’t go to jail or be tried for Cyrus Boothe’s death, or the illegal “burning” that came with it. Instead, he’ll be confined in a different way: locked in a loop of his finest memories with Mae, living in a water tank until his body dies.

Maintained throughout the years by Watts, we see her visiting his symbolic grave, tending to his aged body. Reminiscence closes with Watts drawing the line that defines the perfect path for herself and Nick. She went on to live a full life, reconnecting with her family; while Nick finally stopped inflicting his own pain on the world by staying in his thoughts. Just as Mae had asked, Nick has created a story that ends in the middle, where everything is perfect if you don’t go too far.

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A tweet in French --


Alexandre 📽Soccer ballTelevision
@alexnath35
J'ai vraiment trouvé ce film intéressant dans sa logistique scénaristique, ça change je trouve
Le Casting était vraiment super Thumbs up
@realhughjackman
est un putain d'acteur, charismatique Clapping hands sign
La fin est très émouvante
J'ai passé un super moment Smiling face with smiling eyesMovie camera
#Reminiscence


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I really found this film interesting in its scriptwriting logistics, that changes I think
The Casting was really great *Thumbs up*
@realhughjackman
is a fucking actor, charismatic *Clapping hands sign*
The end is very moving
I had a great time *Smiling face with smiling eyes Movie camera*

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Eerie, huh?

People may have dismissed the sci-fi element in the movie, but all I can hear in the public appearances of the New York and other states officials is pointing to climate change as a major contributor to the catastrophe!


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