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Jethica (2022)
Surreal
I seem to be drawn to Indie movies lately. This one turns the usual stalker horror genre on its head. Other reviews have covered the plot. All I can say is that found the movie to be novel enough to be interesting. It was well worth the time to watch. However, if you are used to saccharine prefab blockbusters with non-stop physics-defying action sequences, then you probably won't find enough stimulation in this film. The film is set in the desert of the southwest US, and the mood the movie creates a mood that matches the scenery well. As for the comedic aspects, it is enough to cause a wry smile but not outright belly laughter. In regard to comedy, I think another Indie movie I have recently seen - Next Exit - was more entertaining, but both have clever plots.
Next Exit (2022)
A little gem of a movie
I think many who criticise the movie don't understand that it's not science fiction. It'a surrealism, and it works subtly throughout the film to create one of the most enjoyable films I have seen in years. The subtlety is sufficient that it might be worth watching more than once to catch all of it (e.g., the name of the car rental company). There are some brilliant comedic moments in the film, and some touching moments. Katie Parker deserves an Oscar for the best acted hangover in cinema and Rahul Kohli deserves one for the best acted moment of spite.
The film isn't perfect. Sometimes the dialog is a little difficult to hear, some important visual props are a little hard to see, and Karen Gillan's portrayal of the scientist is a little wooden (although I think she's channeling Elizabeth Holmes, so perhaps this is intentional). Still, it is well worth seeing, provided you're not expecting some CGI sci-fi extravaganza.