Reminiscence

 

Reminiscence 2021

• Director: Lisa Joy
• Based on the novel: no
• Cast: Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson, Thandiwe Newton, Cliff Curtis
• Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in
• Hugh Jackman – The Greatest Showman, Wolverine etc, Les Misérables, Chappie, Australia, The Fountain, Kate & Leopold
• Rebecca Ferguson – Dune, Doctor Sleep, The Greatest Showman, Snömannen, The Girl on the Train
• Thandiwe Newton – Line of Duty, 2012, How to Lose Friends and Alienate People Crash, The Chronicles of Riddick, Beloved, Gridlock’d, Interview with a Vampire
• Cliff Curtis – Doctor Sleep, Sunshine, The Fountain, Whale Rider, Once Were Soldiers, The Piano
• Why? Hugh Jackman
• Seen: 30 August 2024  

Miami. The future. The streets and some of the buildings are under water. The war is over. The rich have won and stolen almost everything from everyone else. The survivors struggle.

Partners Nick Bannister (Jackman) and Emily Watts (Newton), have a clinic and use new techniques for recreating clients’ memories. They also work for the police to search victims’ and culprits’ memories to get convictions.

Nick falls in love with a client, Mae, (Ferguson) but after a few months she disappears. After living in his memories of her to the point of becoming addicted, he starts searching for her.

The film has flaws but it’s also odd and compelling with great visuals and good acting. It could become a favourtite with more viewings. 

4* of 5