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Vesper

2022

Kristina Buozyte, Bruno Samper

Raffiella Chapman, Eddie Marsan, Rosy McEwen, Richard Brake ...

5.7

2,810

Sci-Fi. Drama After the collapse of Earth's ecosystem, Vesper, a 13-year-old girl struggling to survive with her paralyzed Father, meets a mysterious Woman with a secret that forces Vesper to use her wits, strength and bio-hacking abilities to fight for the possibility of a future.

	Media	Author	Review
		Guy Lodge Variety	"A strikingly designed futuristic fairytale (...) A sci-fi film fascinated by earthly survival"
		Fionnuala Halligan Screendaily	"'Vesper' is one of those few science-fiction fantasies that comes with an entire world built in believably (...) Arresting [film that] punches far above its budget level"
		Robert Daniels rogerebert.com	"Through a mix of sturdy practical and visual effects, they craft a bevy of whimsical plant-like organisms that are unique on multiple levels (...) Gripping and inventive adventure"
		Martin Kudlac Screen Anarchy	"'Vesper' is essentially a fairy tale with high production value and the worldmaking occasionally takes over the narration"
		Marya E. Gates The Playlist	"Although there are shades of both 'Waterworld' and 'The NeverEnding Story,' Buožytė and Samper’s film is more than the sum of its parts. Their worldbuilding is astounding."
		Ben Croll The Wrap	"Dazzling sci-fi drama creates a new kind of genre (...) something wholly unique — at once modern and timeless, nostalgic for a genre only just created"
		Matt Donato SlashFilm	"'Vesper' mightily succeeds as an ode to raw abilities (...) Their first feature since a literal decade ago proves why these magnificent mavens of make-believe should be on everyone's radar"
		Noel Murray Los Angeles Times	"There's something touchingly profound in ['Vesper']'s predicament (...) The movie has a warm, bright spark of hope"
		Maggie Lovitt Collider	"A very uneasy narrative that examines humanity and what it means to be human (...) The issue with 'Vesper' is that there are a lot of really interesting concepts that simply cannot come to fruition in two hours."
		Liz Kocan Decider	"[It] contains some great performances, an original story, and shimmering visuals that keep things interesting all the way through"
		Tasha Robinson Polygon	"For a small indie sci-fi movie, the special effects are stunning, and the world is incredibly well-realized"
		Alex Maidy JoBlo	"[It] is a beautiful and solemn movie that stands out because it looks more real than most big-budget movies while delivering a story that resonates more deeply as well"
		Jared Mobarak The Film Stage	"The production value and aesthetic are gorgeous"
		Josh Bell CBR	"'Vesper' is a marvel of world-building from the moment it begins, completely immersing the audience in its fantastical setting."
		David Ehrlich IndieWire	"A post-apocalyptic tale that proves how far imagination can go (...) The story 'Vesper' tells is a simple one told in broad strokes but saturated in atmosphere."
		Alexander Harrison Screen Rant	"These issues are there, but they don't overwhelm the viewing experience, and this indie sci-fi movie still comes very much recommended (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle	"Under the muck and mire, 'Vesper' is a reminder that both life and hope can be surprisingly durable, flexible, and morphable (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Nicolas Rapold The New York Times	"A wistful beauty and a delicately imaginative sense of craft set 'Vesper' apart from most post-apocalyptic stories"
		Leslie Felperin The Guardian	"Kristina Buožytė and Bruno Samper’s distinctive-looking film has a compelling narrative (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Laurence Boyce Cineuropa	"An impressive dystopian sci-fi film (...) Vesper gives a tangible sense of a lived-in world, with endless wonderful set design and consistently stunning cinematography"

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