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Peter F @RT28007450 Apr 6 A movie whose existence can only be justified by a need to churn out a constant, vast stream of movies.,, preferably at low cost. Well, this markets itself as dystopian science fiction, in reality it's a miserable, zero budget chamber play that entirely takes place in the same damned house, so we only learn about that dystopian future from dialogues; using a totally worn out idea (a day that repeats endlessly). Acting would be decent, were it not for the male protagonist, of all, to be dreadful. Really a movie you want to skip. See more dik b @dik_B Feb 4 Clever little low budget SF here. Tense and involving as the subtle plot points come up and as it seems, many weren't paying attention and missed them. Recommended. See more V C @RT40551152 Oct 26 Boooooo!! Worst movie ever. Ending was not justifiable , repeated the same 10 minutes the whole movie just to not have a resolution at the end. 🍅🍅🍅🍅 only watch this movie if you want to waste almost two hours of your precious time. See more Ralph R @RT14837316 03/31/2025 ARQ is a neat sci-fi flick that's enjoyable enough to keep you from hitting the fast-forward button. The directing by Tony Elliott is straightforward and effective, keeping the action tight and focused without getting bogged down in unnecessary distractions. Cinematography-wise, the film does well considering its confined setting, creating just enough claustrophobic tension to maintain interest. The visuals aren't mind-blowing, but they serve the story perfectly, giving it a gritty, futuristic vibe without leaning too heavily on special effects. The acting is pretty solid, especially Robbie Amell and Rachael Taylor, who manage to deliver believable performances that hold your attention despite the repetitive nature of a time-loop plot. Speaking of which, the script offers an intriguing premise built around the concept of an "Arcing Recursive Quine," cleverly referencing self-replicating programs known in coding circles as quines. The time loop itself lasts exactly 3 hours, 14 minutes, and 15 seconds, intentionally mirroring the number π (pi), symbolizing the endless cycle the characters are trapped in. However, while these ideas sound intriguing, the film doesn't quite explore them as deeply as it could, leaving certain questions unanswered. The script includes subtle nods to looping concepts, notably through the codename "Mobius," referencing the Möbius strip, a symbol of infinite loops and endless cycles. The score and sound design don't particularly stand out, but they're effective enough at enhancing tension during key moments. Overall, ARQ is worth a watch if you're into mind-bending sci-fi and don't mind a story that opts for mystery over detailed explanations. See more Len P @RT75205440 03/13/2025 Boring drudgery. Low budget movie with erratic plot and boring screenplay. Anticlimactic ending. See more David G @RT89083761 09/26/2024 I can't understand why so many people had negative comments about this film. Sure, it's not mind-blowing, but it's well acted with an interesting concept that kept my interest. I found the ending to be good too, despite other reviewers complaining that it was bad/poor: there's a neat twist that I didn't see coming, which led to only one possible ending, in my opinion. Overall, ARQ is well worth watching, in my opinion. See more Read all reviews

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