Coherence

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Coherence

2013

1h 29m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

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Eight friends at a dinner party experience a troubling chain of events due to the malevolent influence of a passing comet.

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Critics Consensus

A case study in less-is-more filmmaking, Coherence serves as a compelling low-budget calling card for debuting writer-director James Ward Byrkit.

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Samuel B. Prime

Slant Magazine

Coherence was a highlight. A deceptively simple film made with minimal cast, crew, and budget, it boasts more than enough sheer imagination to tip the scale in its favor.

Sep 24, 2019

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Considering how much of the film consists of a single group of people becoming increasingly unhinged in a suburban living room, it's impressive how effectively Byrkit manages to suggest multiple realities and ominous other worlds.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 15, 2015

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

One of its strengths is the attention it pays to character. Scrape away the sci-fi trappings and this emerges as a caustic, closely observed drama about some narcissistic California types with obvious tensions in their lives.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 13, 2015

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Its ambitions are admirable, but the actual concepts are too convoluted and don't quite live up to the potential of the various themes it juggles.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 20, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Is anything but coherent.

Rated: B+

Sep 14, 2023

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Jennifer Bisset

CNET

Even more unsettling because of its grounded setting, Coherence is a true indie gem.

Mar 21, 2023

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Michael T

An absolute hidden gem, this for me is an instant indie classic. 8 friends get together for a meal while a comet is passing over, then the lights go out and strange things start happening, this low budget, every day affair type setting that the movie brings is what passes it off as something a little bit special

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/25

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Elron B

Fantastic, fantastic science fiction. If you like a science fiction movie that will make you think, look no further. The fact that it had the apparent budget of a backyard shed project makes it even better. Knowing that there are many, many films with orders of magnitude less money that have achieved a fraction of the results. Absolutely required for the science fiction fan.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/25

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CHRISTOPHER B

Qué obra maestra es esto, cada segundo de esta película está demasiado bien pensado. Todo está tan bien conectado que quedas alucinando con ese final, dejando un final abierto al saber que existieron al menos dos personajes iguales en un mismo universo. Lo que puede llegar a hacer el ser humano en situaciones de riesgo es sorprendente (unos llegando a secuestrar e incluso matar por ser felices). Sorprende película que te deja pensando después de verla y también de obtener más información por todo lo que pasa. Recomendada 100%.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/05/25

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Antoine D

Byrkit’s Coherence is a frustrating watch with its convoluted plot that can leave you feeling more confused than entertained. Despite the strong performances from the cast, the story's complexity often feels more irritating than intriguing. It's a well-acted film, but the infuriating storyline detracts from the overall experience.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Lang G

Best sci-fi movie from my list!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/31/24

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Gabriel W

This is the kind of movie that demands your full attention to every detail. Once it’s over, you’ll find yourself wanting to watch it again just to catch all the nuances you missed the first time.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Synopsis

Eight friends at a dinner party experience a troubling chain of events due to the malevolent influence of a passing comet.

Director: James Ward Byrkit
Producer: Lene Bausager
Screenwriter: James Ward Byrkit
Production Co: Bellanova, Ugly Duckling Films
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 16, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $68.9K
Runtime: 1h 29m

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