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The Speed of Thought

  • 2011
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
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The Speed of Thought (2011)
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Joshua Lazarus has a special gift -- but will this gift destroy him before he can escape to freedom with his newly found soul mate?Joshua Lazarus has a special gift -- but will this gift destroy him before he can escape to freedom with his newly found soul mate?Joshua Lazarus has a special gift -- but will this gift destroy him before he can escape to freedom with his newly found soul mate?

  • Director
    • Evan Oppenheimer
  • Writer
    • Evan Oppenheimer
  • Stars
    • Nick Stahl
    • Mía Maestro
    • Taryn Manning
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Evan Oppenheimer
    • Writer
      • Evan Oppenheimer
    • Stars
      • Nick Stahl
      • Mía Maestro
      • Taryn Manning
    • 26User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl
    • Joshua Lazarus
    Mía Maestro
    Mía Maestro
    • Anna Manheim
    Taryn Manning
    Taryn Manning
    • Kira
    Blair Brown
    Blair Brown
    • Bridger
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Sandy
    Stefania Tortorella
    • Emily…
    Mike Romano
    • Bobby
    Jorge Sabate
    • Diaz
    • (as Jorge Sabaté)
    Alan Brooks
    • Smith
    Alvaro Ciapesone
    • Weston
    Jacqueline Henderson
    • First Woman in Bar
    Juan Luis Granato
    • Man in Bar
    Marina Artigas
    • Slinky Woman
    Zina
    • Third Woman in Bar
    Florencia Canton
    • Clown
    Harry Havilio
    • Ephraim Lazarus
    • (as Harry Havillio)
    Alvaro Pozzolo
    • Yuri
    Evan Oppenheimer
    Evan Oppenheimer
    • Boris
    • (as Evan Lee Oppenheimer)
    • Director
      • Evan Oppenheimer
    • Writer
      • Evan Oppenheimer
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    5ferreiragon

    A new Ed Wood from our times....

    I have followed this writer and director and he reminded me of Ed Wood. Quite creative and almost ridiculous plots mixed up with a director's cut where things can change magically with distorted almost funny and confusing logic (if there is any). So, if you watch this movie and also the other ones from the same writer/director you will find things that are quite funny if you take these movies as made by a contemporary Ed Wood. The funny thing as it happened with Ed Wood, is that they are done with the intention of doing art cinema though the result is absurd and makes you laugh. Doing this in a delicate balance with no intention of being funny having the opposite result is not for anyone...that is why I give it an 8!!
    8westerfield

    It's about time

    Once in a great while a science fiction film will make you think. Bladerunner wasone. But they spent millions making it. Speed of Thought does it on asmall budget. There's little action but lots of talking. Many reviewers down grade it for that. However, I rate it along side another great all-talk film, Creation of the Humanoids. It gets the same poor reviews by some but many rate it 8-10 stars. Forget running gun battles. Listen to the philosophy. Examine the wonderful plot. Think of the implications. Think.

    The leads are adequate but veterans Blair Brown and Wallace Shawn ground the film in reality. The way the telepathy is imagined on film is the best concept I've seen. This is how you make a good film on a small budget.
    6grfulnfree-72649

    Entertaining- 7 For Story, 5 For Execution, Overal 6

    Decent Indie film, liked the story alot, acting was adequate but execution left a tad to be desired. But overall it held my interest and I became invested in the story and was able to overlook faults. Enjoy!
    6thomas-lyngstad

    It's a B-flick, but an okay flick nonetheless.

    This is actually a pretty decent movie. The writing is a bit weird, but the story is compelling and you really get involved with the characters after a while. This is more of a thinker, not an action-filled CGI-flick, but somehow it has its' own tension and several exciting moments. I've never been a Nick Stahl fan, but he does an okay job in this (even though he's a bit monotonous). It wouldn't've been the same without Mia Maestro though. She does great, and whatever weirdness is portrayed is only due to the script. Good flick.

    The concept could've been way more evolved, and with a super-budget and a different lead role, it could've been a blockbuster. The editing is at times awkward, and some scenes feel unfinished, but the main story is kinda cool. It leaves you with a weird feeling, mostly in a good way. If you've got nothing better to watch, and enjoy some semi-mindplay by mediocre actors (except Mia), it's worth a shot.
    7Easygoer10

    Very Underrated Film

    I really like this film. It is a very small budget, with no large celebrity stars. However, it is so much better than the Mega budget star loaded Marvel kiddie universe "Avengers" films, with big celebrity stars, for example: Scarlett Johansson as "Black Widow", Hugh Jackman as "Wolverine", ad infinitum. They are shallow films with "super powered stars"; geared for the just reaching puberty crowd That is a tremedous money trough for all the producers at Marvel, & whichever studios they partner with. Unfortunately, they are all formulaic, with a single large antagonist against all the "Avenger Team", which has had about 20 different actors in the same or similar roles. Enough about that. This film has depth, with a well thought out plot. All made with a tiny amount of money, & 3 very ralented actors; even if they aren't chased by paparazzi everywhere. I am so sick of the entire comic book medium. It has ruined the quality of great films. This was much better than I thought it would be. Nick Stahl, Taryn Manning and Wallace Shaw are all very good in their parts. A must see. Forget "Batman" "Spiderman", & "Whatever" Man movies: they're boring pablum for the masses.

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    • Trivia
      Both Mia Maestro (Anna) and Wallace Shawn (Sandy) have voiced characters on Family Guy.
    • Goofs
      Around 5 minutes, 40 seconds (5:40), Joshua and Diaz ate playing Texas Hold'em, a popular type of poker game. Diaz says, "Raise" and puts some chips in the pot. He makes 2 errors by doing this. Anyone familiar with any variety of poker games knows someone has to make a bet first before some can "raise it". Diaz simply said "Raise" before any bet. Also, you always state the amount you are betting; however, Diaz didn't do this either. Both of these are obvious mistakes.
    • Quotes

      Anna Manheim: You know why people like us don't trust anybody? Because we never have to. Knowing isn't trusting.

    • Crazy credits
      One of the Production Assistants is "Mike the PA"

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tốc Độ Của Tư Duy
    • Filming locations
      • Uruguay
    • Production companies
      • El Camino Films
      • Black Sand Pictures
      • Soho Screen Productions
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      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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