Parallel

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Parallel

Released Dec 11, 2020

1h 44m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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A group of friends stumble upon a mirror that serves as a portal to a "multiverse", but soon discover that importing knowledge from the other side in order to better their lives brings increasingly dangerous consequences.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Montages, seesawing Dutch tilts and profligate overuse of lighting gels fail to conceal the fact that the film's writing doesn't match the lure of the central idea.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 13, 2021

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

It's watchable, but don't expect your mind to be blown - more gently prodded.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 7, 2021

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Despite a lame late plot twist, Isaac Ezban's thriller is a rollicking rollercoaster ride.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 31, 2020

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Joel Harley

Starburst

Tonally, it's muddled, struggling to manage its comedy beats and darker impulses. Still, the performances and Scott Blaszak's to-the-point script make the film easy to like, in spite of its flaws.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 22, 2021

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Scott Weinberg

Thrillist

This clever Canadian indie is part Flatliners, part Butterfly Effect, and smoothly entertaining throughout.

Apr 16, 2021

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Alix Turner

Ready Steady Cut

Parallel is another clever and thought-provoking "what if" story from Mexican director Isaac Ezban. His first English-language feature, Parallel's UK premiere was held at the Frightfest's Halloween event.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 2, 2021

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Stoner J

Definitely worth a watch! Seems like a fairly B-movie production but aesthetic aside, overall it’s a pretty entertaining movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/08/25

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Certified Casual C

Definitely in my favourites in regards to time travel movies. In fact, it left such an impression on me that I'll probably revisit it in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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Logan D

Having had their software pitch stolen by a competitor, four friends drown their sorrows in shots. Returning home, arguments ensue and a scuffle reveals a hidden room with a mysterious mirror. Despite the tonal shifts, many Dutch tilts, and a rushed ending, I enjoyed this intelligent effort. It does have a complicated narrative that can be difficult to track but I loved the interesting conflicts of ethics and decisions the characters are forced to make. Almost a hidden gem. Director's next project is an adaptation of Dan Simmon' novel "Summer of Night."

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/10/25

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Joe W

What is it with these movies where 20-somethings are all high-energy all the time. They're beer drinking cool people. I was twenty once. So were my friends and we were normal.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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Frank J

I have no idea why this movie has high ratings. The characters are uninteresting and lack any personality whatsoever. There is barely any plot besides the opening scene of the movie which was the only interesting part.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/25/25

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Nicole F

The idea was interesting, but the characters lacked of depth. Caricature ike evil Noel, artsy Lea etc, there were big jumps behind events and decisions. Josh dies? No problem lets kidnap an alter version. It was not done smoothly or even masterfully. It had potential to become a good movie, with the right writing and montage, but it hit the mark. It is watchable but dont expect too much.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/14/24

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Synopsis

A group of friends stumble upon a mirror that serves as a portal to a "multiverse", but soon discover that importing knowledge from the other side in order to better their lives brings increasingly dangerous consequences.

Director: Isaac Ezban
Producer: Garrick Dion, Matthias Mellinghaus
Screenwriter: Scott Blaszak
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: BRON Studios, The Realm Films, Creative Wealth Media Finance
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 11, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 11, 2020
Runtime: 1h 44m

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