The movie is possibly the most original movie of 2021. It takes place in a post-global warming Miami with a setting thatŌĆÖs depressingly beautiful. The moment you take a glance at the world, itŌĆÖll leave you immediately wanting more. YouŌĆÖll want to explore this world, how it got to this point, and where itŌĆÖs going. Hugh Jackman uses a contraption that allows people to re-live their memories like an addiction, where they keep coming back for more and more. On that surface-level world introduction, Reminiscence has so much going for it, and is incredibly intriguing. Unfortunately, some of the execution isnŌĆÖt quite as good as the world that was created. JackmanŌĆÖs motivations and love interest could have definitely used more time than it was given in the film. ItŌĆÖs the type of movie that created such a beautiful world that it deserves far more time than a movie gives. Reminiscence may ultimately be better off a television show than a movie. Despite its flaws, Reminiscence dares to take a challenge that very few movies do. Original movies are a dying breed in the film industry, with everything being based on comics, books, or remakes. Reminiscence may not be the greatest film of 2021, but itŌĆÖs certainly the most ambitious. It deserves its criticism, but it definitely deserves a ton of praise. Overall Grade: B
