I’ve never been a fan of movies that try to be too clever with their non-linear storylines. The movie Reminiscence (currently streaming) is one of those films that leaves you scratching your head, trying to make sense of it all. And let’s not even get started on the ending – it’s a convoluted mess of unanswered questions. But before we delve into the confusing plot twists, let’s attempt to decipher what the movie is actually about.
Reminiscence, featuring the charismatic Hugh Jackman, takes place in a future world where cities are submerged due to a dire climate crisis. In this high-end sci-fi film, Jackman’s character, Nick, ingeniously invents groundbreaking technology that transcends the ordinary float tank experience. With Nick’s revolutionary device, people can immerse themselves in cherished memories, rekindling the essence of happier times. By simply selecting a specific time and place, this unparalleled “reminiscence” technology transports individuals, allowing them to relive precious moments as if they were there, enveloped in the sheer bliss of nostalgia.
The term “reminiscence” by definition generally describes when you speak about things that happened in the past. Here in this story, the reminiscence machine does exactly that. All while floating around naked in a tank. If that part seems unusual, it’s all part of the service Nick provides. Technology hasn’t come so far that it enables people to dig around in their heads with clothes on.
What’s more, there is no guarantee that only the memory you want to look at will be seen. Nick explains later, that sometimes all corners of a scenario need to be observed to gain insight into the big picture. And that’s exactly what Nick does on the side when he works for the police assisting in investigations.
Reminiscence Movie Review
This remarkable memory machine not only excels at solving crimes and bringing joy to its users but also proves to be incredibly useful for smaller tasks. We witness its efficiency when a woman named Mae seeks Nick’s assistance in locating her misplaced keys. With his ingenious skills, Nick, alongside his partner Watts, swiftly recovers the keys, impressing Mae. However, their encounter takes an unexpected turn when she mysteriously disappears, leaving Nick determined to unravel the truth.
Nick possesses all the necessary tools to unravel the mystery surrounding her sudden disappearance. He delves deep into the recesses of his own memories, meticulously piecing together the puzzle of her whereabouts. Yet, little does he anticipate the shocking revelations that lie in wait. As Nick’s investigation intensifies, he uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and hidden agendas, exposing the true nature of his supposed soulmate.
Find Your Happy Place
The Reminiscence movie is a captivating exploration of life and the profound significance of embracing the present moment. Throughout the film, themes are conveyed with placards, inviting viewers to ponder the essence of existence.
The performances in Reminiscence are delicately nuanced, often meandering like fragments of a dream. As the narrative unfolds, the movie blurs the boundaries of time, engaging audiences in a puzzle that begs to be solved.
In many ways, Reminiscence evokes a fusion of the type of storytelling found in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and the time-bending concepts of films such as “The Butterfly Effect” and “Sliding Doors.” Each twist and turn in the plot offers glimpses into alternative paths untaken, leaving infinite possibilities that only hindsight can illuminate. How did the events in the movie “Reminiscence” lead to its climactic finale? Brace yourself as we now unveil the answers in the enlightening “Reminiscence Explained” section below.
Reminiscence Ending Explained
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“Reminiscence Explained”
How does the “Reminiscence” movie end and what does it all mean? Well, it turns out that the lovely Mae wasn’t really there to find her lost keys for starters. She was sent by her Drug Lord boss and lover Boothe to get her hands on the memories of one of Nick’s clients. This client was seen right at the start of the film and her name was Elsa.
Nick finds out more about the situation after exhausting scouring his own memories to find Mae when he is called in to investigate the same Drug Ring that Boothe is in charge of. So while he’s there helping solve crimes, he also takes a sneaky look at what Boothe has been up to behind the scenes. Nick discovers Boothe killed Elsa after Mae completed the mission of taking her memories.
Why Did Mae Kill Herself?
The twist in the Reminiscence movie comes in when Nick learns that Boothe was hired to kill Elsa’s son. Turns out her son was intended for a large inheritance based on her tryst with a wealthy man called Sebastian. Sebastian’s other son didn’t like that, so he hired Boothe and set everything in motion. Even though Mae is supposed to be this horrible person, we discover that Mae saved Elsa’s son. She killed herself so that no one could find him by using her memories.
Finally, having figured out the whole story, Nick kills Booth and is sentenced to jail. But instead of locking him up and throwing away the key, they let him live out his jail time in the memory tank.
“The past can haunt a man, that’s what they say. But the past is just a series of moments, each one, perfect. Complete. A bead on the necklace of time.
If there are ghosts to be found, it’s us who haunt the past.”
Hugh Jackman is cast as Nick. Quote from Reminiscence film.
The Reminiscence movie is rated
2 The monologues were better than the movie out of 5
Check out a review of Reminiscence on the “Amazing Cinema” Website.
Reminiscence Trailer
Reminiscence Cast
Casting for the film lists these actors:
- Hugh Jackman
- Rebecca Ferguson
- Thandiwe Newton
- Cliff Curtis
- Mojean Aria
- Daniel Wu
Written and directed by Lisa Joy (Westworld.)
