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The Wave

2019

Gille Klabin

Justin Long, Tommy Flanagan, Sheila Vand, Donald Faison ...

5.7

301

Sci-Fi A man on the verge of a promotion takes a mysterious hallucinogenic drug that begins to tear down his reality and expose his life for what it really is. Frank, an opportunistic insurance lawyer, thinks he’s in for the time of his life when he goes out on the town to celebrate an upcoming promotion with his co-worker, Jeff. But their night takes a turn for the bizarre when Frank is dosed with a hallucinogen that completely alters his ... [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Chris Evangelista SlashFilm	"'The Wave' starts off seeming like the most annoying bro comedy in recent memory – but don’t be deterred. After that bumpy start, 'The Wave' rolls into something far more engaging, even charming"	POS
United States	Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times	"At the end of the day the Carl W. Lucas script feels more like a concept pitch than a fully-plotted proposition."	NEU
United States	Dennis Harvey Variety	"This fever dream feels more derivative than distinctive, entertaining and eventful as it is. Still, it’s a well-cast, well-crafted stab at something offbeat"	POS
United States	Elizabeth Weitzman The Wrap	"Long and Donald Faison make charming guides on this magic bus, but the psychedelic journey goes nowhere interesting"	NEU
United States	Jared Mobarak The Film Stage	"This is a comedy of the stoner variety despite its philosophical quandaries and science-fiction underpinnings"	NEU

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