Flatliners (2017) = C+
A character driven plot, with strong character development and exploration,brought to life through solid performances by a talented cast in a story whose greatest flaw was a lack of focus.
The story begged from beginning to within the last few minutes to end in the ambiguity of options, only to reluctantly in lackluster fashion come to a final conclusion. A conclusion that contradicted itself and left a series of questions unanswered.
I appreciate the film's message about forgiving yourself and I do appreciate how Sophia, Marlo and Jamie all made right what they once made wrong. However, it also made it clear that the only reason to feel remorse to those you have wronged is if it has an equally negative effect on you. While Marlo at least felt a genuine regret for the wrong she committed, neither Jamie nor Sophia had much concern for the wrongs they committed or how it effected those they committed them against until it gave them consequence themselves.
Film felt like it would have worked better as a psychological thriller with philosophical questions, than it did with cheap jump startles.
It certainly explored the levels of what it means to be a good person.
Time to check out the original.
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