While the number of sequels, remakes, and other franchises in Hollywood is often criticized, films not based on any well-known brand have noticeably heavyto hit the box office. The best example of this is the sci-fi film Reminiscence, which flopped in theaters in 2021.
Despite Hugh Jackman, she could successful mixture from Blade Runner and Chinatown are not in the black. With a budget of $68 million, the film only grossed $16 million. Even the simultaneous HBO Max launch in the US and the pandemic are no excuse for this weak result.
Science fiction on Amazon Prime: Reminiscence starring Hugh Jackman is definitely worth a look
Reminiscence definitely didn’t deserve that. The trailer already lured with fascinating images of a sunken city. Now you can on Amazon Prime in das flooded Miami into a near future where memories of before sea level rise have become the most precious commodity.
You can watch the trailer for Reminiscence here:
Reminiscence – Trailer (German) HD
At the heart of the story is veteran Nick Bannister (Hugh Jackman), who is desire for memories benefits. He runs a business where his clients can use modern technology to delve into their own past and relive the most beautiful moments over and over again.
It gets exciting as soon as the boundaries between Dream and reality blur. In those moments, Reminiscence feels like Inception’s mysterious brother. Similar to Leonardo DiCaprio, Hugh Jackman gets lost in a maze. Although he built it himself, he can no longer find his way out.
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