Shimmer Lake

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Shimmer Lake

TV-MA

2017

1h 27m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

Comedy

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A small-town sheriff tracks three bank robbery suspects, one of whom happens to be his brother.

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Nick Allen

RogerEbert.com

Shimmer Lake proves there's something extra tragic about watching comedians play dress-up in a movie that fails to be funny.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 9, 2017

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Aaron Peterson

The Hollywood Outsider

Shimmer Lake requires attention be paid, or prepare for a head-scratching conclusion as the pieces finally align for the story's end game. Or maybe that's the beginning game?

Rated: 7.5/10

Oct 10, 2018

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Joe Reid

Decider

By the time you make it to the end of Shimmer Lake and have unraveled the mystery, the film has finally hit its stride, so much that you'll want to start it up again to watch with the foreknowledge of what everybody's up to.

Dec 19, 2017

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Amanda Mazzillo

Film Inquiry

Shimmer Lake takes a simplistic story and breathes new life through the use of reverse storytelling, a beautiful muted color scheme, and strong performances from its cast.

Jun 27, 2017

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Ariana Romero

Refinery29

You might come to Shimmer Lake to figure out this winding murder mystery, but you'll stay for the unexpected flecks of humor.

Jun 27, 2017

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Black comedy with violence, language, and sex.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 20, 2017

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Jeffrey P

Consistent in what it does and good up to a point, that point being when you have to say: ‘Son, if you don’t start making some sense we’re going to have to tie you up and lock you in the trunk.’ Hated the ending.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/27/24

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John P

Well crafted with a twist at the end that I didn’t see coming.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/27/24

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Arya S

Thoroughly entertaining as a crime is unveiled in reverse time order. Wry sense of humor and satisfying reveal at the end. Definintely worth the time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/26/24

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Cindy B

I watch a lot of crime mysteries, and this was something different than the usual fare. Characters somewhat cliche, but the backward plot made it worthwhile, and it was entertaining and enjoyable. You do need to pay attention!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/05/24

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Zyleth B

very good !!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/24

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Joe L

Coen Brothers light but in a good way. Written, produced, directed and edited to a very high standard. A surprise and delight from beginning to end.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/13/23

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Synopsis

A small-town sheriff tracks three bank robbery suspects, one of whom happens to be his brother.

Director: Oren Uziel
Producer: Adam Saunders, Britton Rizzio
Screenwriter: Oren Uziel
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 9, 2017
Runtime: 1h 27m

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