Vortex
Seen it?2021 | 142 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Lui, a struggling author with a heart condition, and his wife Elle, a retired psychiatrist, find their idyllic life shattered when Elle begins to succumb to the effects of dementia.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$341K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 82K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gaspar Noé
- Dario ArgentoLui
- Françoise LebrunElle
- Alex LutzStéphane
- Kamel BenchemekhGrocer
- Corinne BruandClaire
- Nathalie RoubaudJunkie
- Kylian DheretKiki
- Philippe RouyerEditorial Friend
- Jean-Pierre BouyxouEditorial Friend
- Laurent AkninEditorial Friend