Foe

R

Released Oct 6, 2023

1 hr. 50 min.

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Academy Award nominees Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal star in Foe, a haunting exploration of marriage and identity set in an uncertain world. Hen and Junior farm a secluded piece of land that has been in Junior's family for generations, but their quiet life is thrown into turmoil when an uninvited stranger (Aaron Pierre) shows up at their door with a startling proposal. Based on best-selling author Iain Reid's novel, directed by Garth Davis, and co-written by Davis and Reid, Foe's mesmerizing imagery and persistent questions about the nature of humanity (and artificial humanity) bring the not-too-distant future to luminous life.

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Critics Consensus

Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan give it all they've got, but they're ultimately undone by Foe's clunky sci-fi trappings and ponderous attempts to generate psychological thrills.

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Regina P

So... I liked this story. I was very confused about who was real and who wasn't. The timeline confused me, and I wasn't sure if the movie was really telling the truth about which person was a clone. But I am pretty sure I got it straight in the end. Seemed strange to have 2 identical couples with one human and one bot in each pairing. (I think that's what happened.) I like the lesson in that. People really don't put labor into finding intimacy with other humans. People prefer to get along with someone who they designed specifically for their own tastes. It is very sad. We are self-centered and lazy, and the loneliness epidemic will likely be solved with bots and droids. Very tragic.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Amanda H

I am very surprised by all the negative reviews of this movie. I was completely surprised with the ending. I thought the acting was beautifully done. I was so fascinated I had to go out and read the book. I actually found the movie to be better than the book which is unusual.. interesting and well done film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/22/24

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Will O

I think the critics were hard on this movie, sometimes you have think through the perspective of the character, fancy words can condemn a movie. Imagine that your partner fell in love with a clone of yourself, how would you feel? What would you do? This marriage was failing, and a clone with the love of a new relationship replaced the lost one. That is what this movie is about. It's clever and awkward, just like love.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/24

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brynn h

It was slow, but in a way that pulled me in and allowed me to see the oh so subtle flickers that told the story. Beautifully shot, beautifully acted, and a mind bendy storyline that surprised me. If you're looking for a psychological drama, not a sci fi flick, this is a good choice.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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Jeffrey P

A frustratingly weird movie that lacks exposition for everything making it weird, rendering only rotten Easter eggs for sub-culturists who fancy their selves as cultured at the forefront. I've always been of the belief that good sci-fi opens new doors in the mind, but this opened doors I did not want or need opened, and it's best forgotten unless you need something else to complain about.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/24/24

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Leesa F

Slow burner. Sedate. Story line was very underwhelming. Two great actors. One missed opportunity.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/21/24

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Garth Davis

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Saoirse Ronan

Henrietta

Paul Mescal

Junior

Aaron Pierre

Terrance

Yesse Spence

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Robert Levin

Newsday

It's suffocating to the point where you're as desperate for an escape from this scorched Earth misery as these characters.

Rated: 1/4

Feb 16, 2024

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

These scenes from a marriage are sometimes evocative, but they don’t tie together.

Jan 17, 2024

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David Stratton

The Australian

Overall, the film must be counted as a disappointment, though there are interesting elements to this futuristic drama.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 7, 2023

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Luke Goodsell

ABC News (Australia)

A film bravely, and admirably, committed to the kind of big emotional swing that unfortunately proves to be its undoing.

Apr 10, 2024

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Ruth Maramis

FlixChatter Film Blog

The slow-pace can be frustrating to those looking for more action in their sci-fi, but what you'll find is astute, nuanced performances from two leads, especially Ronan.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 21, 2024

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Enrique Abenia

Cinemanía (Spain)

A story with a particularity that, although it exposes aspects of science fiction, in essence it is a marital drama. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 10, 2024

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Synopsis

Academy Award nominees Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal star in Foe, a haunting exploration of marriage and identity set in an uncertain world. Hen and Junior farm a secluded piece of land that has been in Junior's family for generations, but their quiet life is thrown into turmoil when an uninvited stranger (Aaron Pierre) shows up at their door with a startling proposal. Based on best-selling author Iain Reid's novel, directed by Garth Davis, and co-written by Davis and Reid, Foe's mesmerizing imagery and persistent questions about the nature of humanity (and artificial humanity) bring the not-too-distant future to luminous life.

Director: Garth Davis
Executive Producer: Samantha Lang, Iain Reid, Robert Walak
Screenwriter: Garth Davis, Iain Reid
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Production Co: See-Saw Films, Amazon Studios, I Am That, Anonymous Content
Rating: R (Language|Some Sexual Content|Nudity)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 6, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 7, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $43.0K

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