Bokeh
Seen it?2017 | 104 min | Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a box office flop and middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Spectral, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
On a romantic getaway to Iceland, a young American couple wake up one morning to discover every person on Earth has disappeared. Their struggle to survive and to reconcile the mysterious event lead them to reconsider everything they know about themselves and the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.4 million people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Geoffrey Orthwein, Andrew Sullivan
- Maika MonroeJenai
- Matt O'LearyRiley
- Arnar JónssonNils
- Gunnar HelgasonIvar
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