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Aporia

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Aporia

R

Released Aug 11, 2023

1h 44m

Sci-Fi

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Since losing her husband Mal (Edi Gathegi) in a drunk-driving incident, Sophie (Judy Greer) has struggled to manage crippling grief, a full-time job, and the demands of parenting her devastated teenage daughter (Faithe Herman). When her husband's best friend Jabir (Payman Maadi), a former physicist, reveals that he has been building a time-bending machine that could restore her former life, Sophie will be faced with an impossible choice--and unforeseeable consequences.

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Critics Consensus

High-concept sci-fi that never loses touch with the human experience, Aporia is an emotionally impactful blend of powerful performances and imaginative themes.

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

Aporia needn’t stay one step ahead of smart viewers to keep us intrigued and off-balance, glued to how these flawed, well-intentioned characters use their irrevocable power and face the consequences.

Aug 14, 2023

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Josh Kupecki

Austin Chronicle

It’s a film that considers that life may be less about what you have or can get, and more about what you are willing to give up.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 10, 2023

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Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

A deeply silly time-travel weepie buoyed solely by the soapy warmth of its performances.

Aug 10, 2023

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Steve Morrissey

Radio Times

A sci-fi movie for people who don't usually like the genre and prefer their dramas to be full of well-drawn, relatable human beings. And on those terms, it really works.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 9, 2024

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Taylor Baker

Drink in the Movies

Aporia is unnotable, it has little to say, and less to do. Its characters are unremarkable as are its consequences, which is a real pity for what is quite a nifty premise

Rated: 35/100

Nov 19, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Swallowing this development doesn’t take a suspension of disbelief -- it requires a complete severing with both an ax and a chainsaw. But those who can get past the mental hemorrhaging will be treated to a thoughtful and even startling drama.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 16, 2023

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Cara

2nd time seeing it, first review. Great concept, certainly gives the viewer plenty to consider where morality is concerned. Acting was very good and Judy Greer was superb in her role. Highly recommend.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/16/23

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Nathan A

This movie was better when it originally aired in 1966 as Star Trek - The City On The Edge Of Forever. Regret is a powerful thing. We want to change the past. We wish desperately to change the pivotal events in our lives. But our simplistic mortal brains can't even comprehend the consequences of changing the flap of a butterfly's wings on the other side of the world.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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Gregg W

Surprisingly watchable due to the performances and the idea that by using their miraculous machine they can kill someone in the past and thereby save others lives as a result. The science gets a little murky but the human emotions are genuine and the cast does a great job. I’ve seen lots worse sci-fi.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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N W

I wanted to like this film, but it gets super corny and ridiculous at times. Great concept, but just didn't hit home for me.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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Grayson S

Terrible sci-fi writing that fails to be convincing. Also why is Judy Greer crying in every scene.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/25

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Kevin L

A solid piece of sci-fi drama, "Aporia" uses something of curveball on the time machine concept to change the past, only to have those changes influence the present in ways they could not foresee. Of course, this leads to the main themes/ideas of the movie. There's moral condundrums and the emotional toll their actions have on the main characters. If you could stop s/one in the past to prevent a tragic outcome, would you do it, and how far would you go? Then, how would you deal w/ unforeseen ramifications that could also be traumatic? The acting if strong in general, lead by Judy Greer as a grieving widow who is trying to maintain a semblance of normalcy and a happy family life. Also good are Gathegi and Maadi as the husband/father Mal to Greer's mother role, and their friend who works with Mal to create the machine which is largely a Macguffin for the plot. Nice work by director/writer Jared Moshé and the movie's crew. 3.2 stars

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/06/25

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Since losing her husband Mal (Edi Gathegi) in a drunk-driving incident, Sophie (Judy Greer) has struggled to manage crippling grief, a full-time job, and the demands of parenting her devastated teenage daughter (Faithe Herman). When her husband's best friend Jabir (Payman Maadi), a former physicist, reveals that he has been building a time-bending machine that could restore her former life, Sophie will be faced with an impossible choice--and unforeseeable consequences.

Director: Jared Moshe
Producer: Neda Armian, T. Justin Ross
Screenwriter: Jared Moshe
Distributor: Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co: Buffalo 8 Productions, Soapbox Films, Paramount Pictures, Armian Pictures, BondIt Media Capital, Bad Robot, Universal Cinema
Rating: R (Some Language)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 11, 2023, Limited
Release Date (DVD): Sep 12, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $21.6K
Runtime: 1h 44m

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