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Things Will Be Different

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When estranged siblings Joseph (Adam David Thompson) and Sidney (Riley Dandy) rendezvous at a local diner after a close-call robbery, they hightail it to an abandoned farmhouse that transports them to a different time in order to escape the law. Their getaway is derailed when an unknown and cryptic metaphysical force emerges and blocks them from returning home. Trapped on the puzzling plot of land, their captor makes it clear that no one can leave until their deadly demands are met. What results from their entrapment not only bends the forces of spacetime--forcing the two to question everything they know about their own reality--but pushes their familial bonds to the breaking point.
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A small film brimming with big ideas, Things Will Be Different effectively teases the brain while shredding the nerves.

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Matt Zoller Seitz RogerEbert.com Thompson and Dandy are outstanding physical actors, not just in scenes of hand-to-hand combat and gunplay but in quiet moments where they eat a meal or talk about their pasts. Rated: 3.5/4 Oct 5, 2024 Full Review Kevin Maher Times (UK) But sometimes necessity is just necessity, and here, as the scattershot plot advances... the film is crying out for a splash of CGI, a practical effect, another location, anything. Rated: 2/5 Oct 5, 2024 Full Review Carlos Aguilar Variety Even if the balance between the high concept and the human component falters at times, Things Will Be Different is an auspicious effort to amalgamate what touches the heart and what tickles the brain. Oct 4, 2024 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews The bleak movie never aims to be logical. Rated: B Nov 25, 2024 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix Things Will Be Different has an ambitious time-traveling concept revolving around a brother and a sister. Unfortunately, this botched sci-fi drama gets caught up in being too mysterious for viewers to care what happens to these underdeveloped characters. Nov 19, 2024 Full Review Steve Morrissey Radio Times The acting is a little wobbly here and there, but the material is strong enough to compensate, and Felker's approach to sci-fi tech (including bits of old wood!) is charming and ingenious. Rated: 3/5 Nov 13, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D It has more ideas than it can coherently execute but works as a science fiction two hander Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/09/24 Full Review David M This is the worst film I have ever seen. Made it almost halfway through and could not go any farther despite having paid for the rental. There is so much filler here it is unbelievable. Extended montages with bland music, pointless dialogue, and terrible characters and acting. Nonsensical plot as well, although it is obvious there is no real story here, nor any ideas. Beyond a vague time travel concept, there is no attempt at internal logic to explain what is occurring on screen. Everyone involved in this production should be legally barred from selling films in the future. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/03/24 Full Review Kelsey Raemond H Finally a new idea it seems! This story of family trauma bonding mixed with a estranged sibling buddy movie and throw in a split dimension and make it a slow burn thriller? Ok! At times a bit perplexing to the point of confusing but the story line always brought me right back into the main plot. Sure a few ideas that were interesting were lost in the chaos but all in all it was gripping and really had me waiting for the next shoe to drop! The actors really gave it their all and for a movie that basically turned into a character study about these two stuck in a farm house working out their family BS with the help of The Powers That Be (?) I really loved it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review Les N As usual, no idea what's going on. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/07/24 Full Review Nico L Things Will Be Different is a courageous exploration of the human condition, marked by exquisite performances, thoughtful storytelling, and an unflinching look at the messiness of life. While pacing issues may hold it back from perfection, the film’s emotional weight and artistic merit make it a worthwhile experience for anyone seeking cinema that challenges as much as it entertains. This isn’t just a movie—it’s a compelling reminder of the transformative power of storytelling. For audiences craving a film that’s both cerebral and soulful, Things Will Be Different is a bittersweet journey well worth taking. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/05/24 Full Review Audience Member This movie has everything you want in a sci-fi but unfortunately the story is told with all the emphasis on the boring and uninteresting aspects of the plot. The story line completely ignores what would be the most interesting parts of the tale as it unfolds. The pace is painfully slow although the acting is above average. It seems to be a failure at either the screenwriting level, the film direction level or possibly both. Even the soundtrack was lazy and droning. I do wish I had known this before I cued it up, things really would have been different. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/02/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When estranged siblings Joseph (Adam David Thompson) and Sidney (Riley Dandy) rendezvous at a local diner after a close-call robbery, they hightail it to an abandoned farmhouse that transports them to a different time in order to escape the law. Their getaway is derailed when an unknown and cryptic metaphysical force emerges and blocks them from returning home. Trapped on the puzzling plot of land, their captor makes it clear that no one can leave until their deadly demands are met. What results from their entrapment not only bends the forces of spacetime--forcing the two to question everything they know about their own reality--but pushes their familial bonds to the breaking point.
Director
Michael Felker
Producer
Shane Spiegel, Jacob Rosenthal, Michael Felker
Screenwriter
Michael Felker
Distributor
Magnet Releasing
Production Co
Rustic Films, Last Life
Genre
Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 4, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 4, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.0K
Runtime
1h 42m
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