Review of The Discovery (2017) by Benjamin H — 07 Sep 2017
It starts to fall apart in the third act and the last 10 minutes is rather disappointing, but everything leading up to that point is absolutely riveting and thought-provoking. Charlie McDowell's "The Discovery" is full of ambitions and full of ideas, and throws some very interesting existential questions about death and the meaning of life.
Although it's not quite as cohesive or satisfying as "The One I Love", which I adore, McDowell once again uses a fascinating premise to deliver a unique cinematic experience. It is well-acted and beautifully shot; there are some flaws in terms of narrative, but overall this is a solid sci-fi film.
I was consistently intrigued and I admire its ambition.
This review of The Discovery (2017) was written by Benjamin H on 07 September 2017.
The Discovery has generally received mixed reviews.
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