Descendent

Good title. Music/soundtrack engaging. Premise, recognizable. Execution - complete let down.

Although the actors do very well with the script, it is indeed the script that lets everyone down. I do not mind open ended films when a theme points to a couple different conclusions, but there really is no theme other than what is suggested in the title.

The story pretends to be leading you into a descent into madness, and yet, on what foundation does the main character's madness hinge? Suggestive with no real follow through is not a story, and does not follow even the classic storytelling model. There was a chance 3/4 through the film to open up to some real possibilities, but every time the story got to that point, the director changed scene, leaving the audience stuck with nothing.

I gave this 3 stars for the actors ability to make their scenes engaging, and the music. The writing failed (and I taught writing for 20 years), and the direction was down a path to nowhere.

If you want to get put into a coma , pop a gummy and watch this snooze fest!! 😴.... so I have to keep writing more on this movie that can't decide whether it should be a drama or a mental health issue flick , this movie had potential but lost it in minute 4 , it's just one of those movies that you start out wanting to pay attention to and then it forces you into a lull that doesn't feel recoverable...

I saw the reviews and thought I'd give it a go but its clearly inflated. There is no way this movie should be over 3 stars.

The acting, music and cinematography is actually pretty good but the storyline is terrible. You keep expecting something (anything) to happen and it doesn't. Its a slow burn to nothing.

Don't waste your time watching this.

Whilst the film had potential, the bare bones fact is, nothing happens here. It's very well made, from the acting to the cinematography, it's top notch. However, it's slow paced, and just goes nowhere.

I assume it was all too subtle for a simpleton like me. I was waiting for the movie to get into a third act, and it never happened. Dull.

One star for the soundtrack, which was excellent.

Receiving a lot of scathing reviews, I can't see why.

The plot revolves around the unknown and not knowing ones mind or memories.

Descendant delves into the human psyche revolving around the deep and the dark known and unknown and whether what we see is what we believe.

The master craft is on display, driving a wedge into the audiences subconscious.

Is what Sean is going through real or not, is it self inflicted or not.

The ambiguity you're left with will have you considering your own psyche and whether or not it's real.

Fabulous movie.