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Submergence

By Tiffany Tchobanian | April 12, 2018

Although suspense and intrigue are sustained by James’ intense storyline, a half interesting film cannot make-up for what is lacking as a whole. Submergence strives to be artistic, thought-provoking, complex and nuanced. Wim Wenders captures stunning scenery, however, his direction feels like he is trying too hard to create something extraordinary.

Despite their strong performances, McAvoy and Vikander are unable to save this sinking ship of a film. Ultimately, we are sadly left with an average movie that leaves viewers feeling disappointed and unsatisfied.

Submergence (2017) Directed by Wim Wenders. Written by Erin Dignam. Starring Alicia Vikander, James McAvoy, and Alexander Siddig.

2.5 out of 5 stars

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  1. Lori says:

    I think that because it didn’t go follow the cookie cutter story-telling that is rampant in the non-creative world of movies… this was more movie than some people can digest because it’s not homogenized down to stupid crap that other movies are. For example, every Mission Impossible movie or James Bond movie is just like the other. Story arcs and ends with a pretty bow on the conclusion. Something different should not get negative feedback for being different. The scenery was amazing and I’m grateful for this movie, kudos to those who made it.

  2. Hoyle.Cliff says:

    A person’s success does not depend on his wisdom, but perseverance

  3. Agnieszka says:

    Mmmm what a disappointment. Not the film but your real effort to shut me up.

  4. Agnieszka says:

    I think film is deep analysis of the relation between what reality means for us today, and what real world is like. Unusual people create their own definition of getting to to this relation between true and fiction, and this is what this story is about. The lack of the plot is stupid accusation of people living in the society thriving the true about themselves in the world of infinitive number of mirrors in the form of other human lives. It reminds me the hunger for new series of reality television programs or the dynamic, full of action sensational movies.
    We started to live in fictional world lacking deep questions and ignoring simple impressions providing the answer to something what was forgotten to ask.

  5. Krista says:

    Does he die in the end?

    • Maritina says:

      Yes I would like to know the same thing? This is based on a book so therefore it should say what happens in the book! I’m very confused as to what happens at the end? My husband thinks he survived and possibly saw her in real life, I think he wasn’t alive and was fading with her in his thoughts? I’m not sure!

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