Donovan's Echo

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Donovan's Echo

PG-13

2011

1h 35m

Drama

Fantasy

Mystery & Thriller

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After he discovers events from his past are repeating, Donovan (Danny Glover) is convinced his young neighbor and her mother will die on the same day his wife and daughter were killed 30 years ago.

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

Admittedly, the film is bolted to an intriguing psychological/paranormal premise, but the narrative trudges along in a fitful monotony of somber tones and stodgy pacing.

Jul 19, 2017

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Stephen Cole

Globe and Mail

Greenwood is excellent, as always. And a carefully measured performance by Sonja Bennett as Maggie's confused, protective mother contributes to a sense of stampeding panic.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 24, 2012

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Anita Li

Toronto Star

Billed as a "supernatural thriller," Donovan's Echo feels more like an overwrought made-for-TV movie.

Rated: 1/4

Feb 23, 2012

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Caffeinated Clint

Moviehole

Donovan's Echo is a real surprise package - stylish, compelling and intensely performed, showcasing a powerful and exciting new voice in filmmaking.

Sep 3, 2020

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Kyle Bain

Film Threat

Audiences should be enthralled by most of what takes place, especially because of the stellar acting.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 17, 2020

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Steve Newton

Georgia Straight

The indie flick's heart is in the right place but, unfortunately, its arteries are seriously clogged up with syrupy sappiness.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 6, 2012

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nick s

Great acting & pacing. It's a little slow and sombre but that doesn't matter when there's a thoughtful story unfolding. Overall a quality production.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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paulo l

bom filme mas muito parado

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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Audience Member

Mostly confusing with some tepid acting all around. It turns it around at the 1h11m mark, for about 45 seconds. After that, you don't think anymore about the 1h10m you won't get back. Worth it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

The movie was pretty amazing but the security guard in the last third of the movie really tied it together. When he said "pretty fast for an old guy" I got chills.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

Honestly not sure so many are critical of this one; I do agree with most that it's a slow burn, and that it runs a bit long for the story. But it's a good plot, has good acting, and is suspenseful in a new and refreshing way. Mind you it's not remarkable; The pace holds it back from that. But it passed the time and was good enough I came back and watched it a second time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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don s

Super slow metaphysical drama billed as supernatural thriller. Danny Glover overplays the role of a man who is seeing things happen again thirty years after they happened the first time. He's too frenetic, and he should have been arrested for stalking an 11 yr old girl. Bruce Greenwood, on the other hand, underplays his role as cop to the point it felt like he was sleepwalking through the story. Not well made enough to keep my interest.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

After he discovers events from his past are repeating, Donovan (Danny Glover) is convinced his young neighbor and her mother will die on the same day his wife and daughter were killed 30 years ago.

Director: Jim Cliffe
Screenwriter: Jim Cliffe, Melodie Krieger
Production Co: Quadrant Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Violent Content)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 11, 2019
Runtime: 1h 35m

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