ARQ

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Ralph R 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. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/25 Full Review Len P Boring drudgery. Low budget movie with erratic plot and boring screenplay. Anticlimactic ending. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/13/25 Full Review David G 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. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/26/24 Full Review Antonio P The ARQ trailer is better than the movie itself. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/22/24 Full Review Ali B Its a chill home movie. Simple no frills. Sure it's not mind-blowing. But it's easy. Mindless ig Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/07/24 Full Review Audience Member The boyfriend is a moron. Even after four resets going back in time, betrayed by his girlfriend each time, he still continued to make the same mistake and trust her, wasting the first half-dozen resets. Totally stupid. The bad guys didn’t need more than one reset to not make the exact same mistakes as before, once they were in the loop. Only the moron boyfriend wasted resets, probably in order to stretch the movie beyond 30 minutes. If writers need to rely on making characters do stupid things as a way to fill time, the result is always a stupid movie. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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