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Bliss

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Bliss is a mind-bending love story following Greg (Owen Wilson) who, after recently being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel (Salma Hayek), a woman living on the streets and convinced that the polluted, broken world around them is nothing but a computer simulation. Doubtful at first, Greg eventually discovers there may be some truth to Isabel’s wild conspiracy.
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When it comes to building an entertaining sci-fi drama around some cool ideas, this Bliss is largely ignorant.

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Don't be fooled by the famous cast or interesting plot summary -- this messy sci-fi drama is sadly short on Bliss.

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Kate Erbland IndieWire Even the worst simulation would have more clarity than this. Life might be messy and weird and scary, but it possesses more honesty than this cinematic misery. Rated: D+ Feb 11, 2021 Full Review Jesse Hassenger AV Club It's easy to get ahead of the story in Bliss, and its final stretch has a comedy-sketch capriciousness... Rated: C+ Feb 6, 2021 Full Review Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times Writer-director Mike Cahill takes earnest stabs at big ideas and themes, including the concept of "bliss," but never clearly or cogently enough to draw us in on an emotional or intellectual level. Feb 6, 2021 Full Review Francesca Steele iNews.co.uk Casting against type can work well, but lumbered with a heavy-handed script, Wilson still feels like the guy who wants to crack open some Bud Light and make fart jokes. Rated: 1/5 Dec 10, 2024 Full Review Zach Pope Zach Pope Reviews A confusing entertaining film that you will forget exists Jul 26, 2023 Full Review Brett Doze InSession Film Though a cameo from Bill Nye certainly brought a brief smile to my face, the film overall left me with the opposite of bliss. Rated: D May 2, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Melissa M If this movie was kind of complex or was the kind of film that makes you think that would be one thing. But this movie is extremely confusing. And the plot is all over the place. What's real & what's not is not very clear in this movie. The only thing good about it is Owen Wilson gets to show his dramatic side. And proves he can do more than just comedy films. In the beginning Greg makes impulsive choices. There's a lot of poor decision making on his part. You kind of feel sorry for him. As things progress Greg turns into kind of an asshat. But by the end of the movie Greg surprisingly become somewhat likable again. Isabel is kind of compassionate & a little mysterious at first. After a while it's hard to like her at all. Isabel becomes kind of sadistic. Salma Hayek is an amazing actress. But as Isabel it's not one of her more likeable characters. The ones you really feel sorry for are Greg's children. This is one of those films once you've seen it once. It's definitely not worth watching again. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Pascal V This is definately not a love story! It’s the story of an addict who completely lost it or … the story of a victim of a scientific experiment in the far future. It’s for the viewer to unravel this question that burns throughout the film. Good movie, no doubt whatsoever. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/18/25 Full Review Audience Member You have to be a certain type of person to appreciate this movie. It was deep and a unique perspective on how to portray the mind in certain experiences. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/08/24 Full Review Kyle M Mike Cahill continues to ask existential questions in a more solid but convoluting, incoherent form when tackling a branch of “The Matrix” without the heroic prophecy rather as denial form of willingness till it questionably became something within something else to an unclear end. Altogether, participations seem just as confusing in aimless matters, except for Owen Wilson managing to connect our empathy with his resonating character going through an experience that qualifies how blissful ignorance can be. (C+) Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Philip S Hot take: the movie is genius if you've ever had and addiction to pills or anything else heavy. Its not a sci-fi movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/15/24 Full Review Audience Member Two lost hours of my life that I will never get back, total disappointment even though I adore Salma, Owen Wilson, the most pathetic actor that exists in the film industry. I think that only drugged or drunk roles would suit him. The story of the film is trivial as if the script was written by a guy with mental disabilities. Again, too bad for Salma, here she used the fact that she is beautiful and that's it. Anyway, Owen Wilson is a mediocre actor, who by some miracle gets good roles that he destroys. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Bliss is a mind-bending love story following Greg (Owen Wilson) who, after recently being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel (Salma Hayek), a woman living on the streets and convinced that the polluted, broken world around them is nothing but a computer simulation. Doubtful at first, Greg eventually discovers there may be some truth to Isabel’s wild conspiracy.
Director
Mike Cahill
Producer
James D. Stern
Screenwriter
Mike Cahill
Production Co
Pakt Media, Amazon Studios, Big Indie Pictures, Endgame Entertainment, Stellar Visioning
Rating
R (Some Sexual Material|Language|Drug Content|Violence)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Romance, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 5, 2021
Runtime
1h 44m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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