“Hypnotic” throws us into a whirlwind of confusion right from the start. Detective Daniel Rourke (Ben Affleck) is on a frantic search for his missing daughter, only to stumble upon a conspiracy that’s way over his pay grade – think secret government programs and mind-bending hypnosis. Sounds cool, right? Well, kind of.
The Review:
Robert Rodriguez, the director, is known for his wild storylines and creative visuals. He’s the guy who doesn’t play by the rules of typical storytelling. But with “Hypnotic,” it feels like he’s trying to mix Inception with The Matrix and sprinkle some Memento on top. Ambitious? Absolutely. Successful? Eh, not so much.
Affleck plays the detective who’s lost his daughter and, honestly, a bit of his mojo. When he’s thrown into this hypnosis chaos, you’d expect some real drama. But it’s more like watching someone fumble in the dark – kind of frustrating and a bit sad. The dialogue doesn’t help either. When Affleck’s character says, “Hypnotics did all this!” you can’t help but cringe.
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The story tries to be deep and complex but ends up being a bit of a head-scratcher. It’s like when you try to juggle too many things at once and end up dropping everything. The plot is all over the place, and keeping up feels like homework.
Ben Affleck does what he can, but it’s not his best show. It’s like he’s just going through the motions. Alice Braga, who plays the psychic Diana Cruz, is a breath of fresh air, though. She brings some much-needed sincerity to the mix. William Fichtner, the mind-controlling baddie, is just your typical villain – no surprises there.
The film had potential, especially with the secret government program angle. But it’s like Rodriguez left us hanging, without diving deep into what could have been a really cool story. The ending? It’s like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat – surprising, but kind of random.
Final Thoughts:
So, is “Hypnotic” worth the watch? Maybe, if you’ve got nothing better to do. It’s a mishmash of cool ideas that don’t quite gel together. It’s a bit silly and a tad absurd, but hey, it’s a movie. Just don’t expect to be blown away.
