Gray Matter

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Gray Matter

2023

1h 27m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

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The science fiction thriller directed by Meko Winbush centers on Ayla and her daughter Aurora, who both possess superhuman abilities. As Ayla attempts to train Aurora how to navigate these abilities, a tragic incident finds Aurora in control of her fate, and forces Ayla to confront the truth of her past.

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Proma Khosla

IndieWire

At a tight 86 minutes, the film is visually compelling and makes sound use of its lead actors -- a solid debut for Winbush and ultimate victory for “Greenlight.”

Rated: B-

Jul 31, 2023

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Elisabeth Vincentelli

New York Times

“Gray Matter” is by-the-numbers, by-committee product.

Jul 13, 2023

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John Serba

Decider

Nothing about the film is particularly memorable beyond the behind-the-camera real-life story that spawned it.

Jul 14, 2023

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Comes across like something retrieved from Stephen King’s wastebasket given bargain-basement “Twilight Zone” treatment.

Rated: D

Jul 14, 2023

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

More compelling in its setup than its payoff, the film more muddled as it progresses, relying on cliches and losing its grounding in reality.

Jul 14, 2023

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Josh Bell

Crooked Marquee

Gray Matter isn't exactly subtle, but it's no worse than plenty of other low-budget streaming-exclusive sci-fi movies.

Jul 13, 2023

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Dominique C

Movie was definitely underrated and should be advertised appropriately to gain the attention of audiences around. Wondering if this will be becomes a serious of movies on how the film ended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/23

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Michael C

I really enjoyed this movie, great actors, and cinematography. Plot could use some work but enjoyable film

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/25/23

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Tanya O

#GrayMatter is an excellent sci-fi thriller. Loved & enjoyed watching this max original. #MustSee

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/14/23

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Jos R

Love this film! I wish it was a tv series rather than a film. For some reason, the poster put me off, but I watched it randomly and then learned about how this was made via Project Green Light and loved it even more.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/09/23

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KEVIN27

This movie had some wicked scenes. Honestly was a head trip!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/27/23

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Magdalene B

I think this movie is being unfairly trashed. I found the story line compelling, it looked great, the performances were awesome. It was unfortunate that a Black woman director and two leads were stuck realizing a white male screenwriter's vision. Yet nobody critiques that the process was perhaps problematic at its inception. It was far better realized than the executives of project greenlight would have you believe. The series plus the movie are well worth watching for anyone who cares about the process of making a film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/05/23

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Synopsis

The science fiction thriller directed by Meko Winbush centers on Ayla and her daughter Aurora, who both possess superhuman abilities. As Ayla attempts to train Aurora how to navigate these abilities, a tragic incident finds Aurora in control of her fate, and forces Ayla to confront the truth of her past.

Director: Meko Winbush
Producer: Jeanette Volturno, Yolanda T. Cochran, Jessica Malanaphy
Screenwriter: Philip Gelatt
Distributor: Max
Production Co: Catchlight Films, Miramax, HOORAE, 3 Arts Entertainment
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 13, 2023
Runtime: 1h 27m

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