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Coherence

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Is anything but coherent. Rated: B+ Sep 14, 2023 Full Review Jennifer Bisset CNET Even more unsettling because of its grounded setting, Coherence is a true indie gem. Mar 21, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bx G Budget Wise, which everyone seems to be focusing on A+, Pure Imagination and a twisted understanding (or Lack ) of Schrodinger's Cat 🐈 leave too many Unanswered questions. It's All Over the Place, No Logic or steady Foundation leave it a Cinematic Oxymoron for It's Literal Lack of any Semblance or Coherence. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/17/25 Full Review Paul E Pretty well done considering the budget. The premise is nonsense but if you're willing to forgive that it's a fun story. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/17/25 Full Review Alain E Interesting concept but needed more editing. Yes, it is low budget, but unintentional loss of focus makes it look very amateurish. Acting was pretty good. I was able to watch two thirds before it became really tedious. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/16/25 Full Review Audience Member Unlikable characters, a plot that keeps stretching the suspension of disbelief with the nonsensical characters actions that are contrived, and terrible handheld camera work make this a very unpleasant viewing experience. I understand the budgetary constraints, but for crying out loud they could've just set the camera on a tripod. It could've been great if given the right polish, since the premise is good and the performances are solid, but alas it didn't deliver in this version of reality. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/09/25 Full Review Brad S. R An intriguing premise, but marred by characters who are thoroughly unlikable from the start. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Kyle C It’s incredibly impressive what a tight, gripping thriller Coherence is on such a micro budget! It’s also a rare mindbender that actually makes complete and total sense by the end. Not that there’s anything wrong with ambiguity; it’s certainly the right choice for a ton of movies. But in this case, the clarity is highly effective in giving an appropriate hindsight understanding. A couple instances of poor acting are distracting occasionally, but on the whole, the story is told in such an intriguing way that they don’t hinder much. Without giving away too much, Coherence asks a lot of deep questions about what it means to be you and what we would sacrifice for a second chance at happiness. I would highly recommend this budget thriller. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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