Things Will Be Different

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Things Will Be Different

Released Oct 4

1h 42m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

Horror

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

This is one of those strong sci-fi films that are more low key sci-fi than in your face, bombastic sci-fi. This is mellow film with a lot going for it. It’s a film that has its own world and makes the most of it.

Nov 6, 2024

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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

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Les N

As usual, no idea what's going on.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/07/24

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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

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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

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Wes W

This is not a horror movie. Yet, it is listed as one.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/25/24

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john r

A miracle of an indie film. So well executed, and such a fun watch. Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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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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