Rotten
There are interesting themes: about how much of the impulse to love is hidden from the conscious mind, and how much of sex is fantasy. But the impact is diminished by lifeless leads.
Farran Smith Nehme, New York Post
Vanishing Waves
2012 · 2h · Unrated
Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller
Directed by
Kristina Buožytė
Overview
Lucas is a scientist who works near the European experimental project that focus on advanced ‘human neuron research’. The project is to transfer neuron information from one human mind to another. Lukas is chosen to connect his mind with a comatose woman he named Aurora.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
70%
Tomatometer
Rotten
This Lithuanian love story from Kristina Buozyte offers a discomfiting blend of visual ecstasy and narrative sterility.
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Fresh
Buozyte and her co-writer and "visual style author" Bruno Samper make the most of pricey-looking production design, cocooning their leads in soft white light, prowling dolly shots, and shimmering special effects.
Jonathan Kiefer, Village Voice
Rotten
It's derivative to a fault-but a deserved midnight-movie cult following is all but assured.
David Fear, Time Out New York
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