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Title: The Discovery (2017)
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Writer-director Charlie McDowell returns to Sundance this year with a thriller about a scientist (played by Robert Redford) who uncovers scientific proof that there is indeed an afterlife. His son is portrayed by Jason Segel, who's not too sure about his father's "discovery", and Rooney Mara plays a mystery woman who has her own reasons for wanting to find out more about the afterlife. Written by Barry Brown, Park City, UT
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If you are expecting a big sci-fi movie about the afterlife, then you will be disappointed. If you just want a good little movie, then your expectations will be fulfilled or exceeded. This has a real indie feel and while I don't know anything about the movie, behind the scenes, Robert Redford has been such an indie evangelist that it wouldn't surprise me. There is no glossiness here, gorgeous people take a back seat, which is very, very refreshing. Acting is on center stage here. This movie is about real human emotions, although not over the top. It is also refreshing to see a movie that doesn't rely on a ton of sex, action, or violence. While I say that acting is more important than glossy attractiveness here, Redford may be the weakest acting link. He always plays himself. I felt as if I was watching The Way We Were or something. One of the 60's class who never got into The Method. That tends to make the dialogue sound pretentious and weakens the plot. I recommend looking beyond this and just appreciating what the movie is trying to offer. Even if it is not a sci-fi movie, per se, it does give one much food for thought afterwards. A nice premise about the afterlife and one not connected with white lights (except a humorous nod to them in one scene) which is rather strange as white lights are the near death reports that are the most common. At any rate, enjoy this quiet indie movie for what it is, a nice thought experiment.