Comet (2014)

Set in a parallel universe, Comet bounces back and forth over the course of an unlikely but perfectly paired couple's six-year relationship.

Director:

Sam Esmail

Writer:

Sam Esmail

Stars:

Justin Long, Emmy Rossum, Kayla Servi

2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Justin Long	...	Dell
Kayla Servi	...	Stephanie
Eric Winter	...	Josh
Emmy Rossum	...	Kimberly
Ben Scott	...	Stunt driver
Lou Beatty Jr.	...	Conductor
Ben Pace	...	Bartender
Nicole Lucas	...	Waitress
Connie Jackson	...	Nurse

Storyline

Justin Long and Emmy Rossum are star-crossed lovers whose relationship blooms and unravels over the course of six years in this mysterious, dazzlingly original romance. When a chance encounter brings together the cynical Dell (Long) and the quick-witted Kimberly (Rossum), the stage is set for a tempestuous love affair that unfolds like a puzzle. As the film zigzags back and forth in time-from a meteor shower in LA, to an encounter in a Paris hotel room, to a fateful phone call-an unforgettable portrait of a relationship emerges. Sumptuously shot and boasting incredible chemistry between the leads, Comet is a one-of-a-kind cosmic love story.

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Plot Keywords:

6 year time span | paris france | los angeles california | star crossed lovers | chance encounter | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language including sexual references, and some drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Movie Script Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 December 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kometa

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$8,623

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$19,530

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anonymous Content, Fubar Films FL, Fubar Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sam Esmail's debut in a full-length feature film.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Dell: [repeating multiple times] This is not a dream.

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Crazy Credits

[text on screen in the opening scene] THE FOLLOWING EVENTS TAKE PLACE OVER SIX YEARS (a few parallel universes over)

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Connections

Referenced in Mr. Robot: eps2.2_init_1.asec (2016)

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Soundtracks

Eyes Like The Ocean
Written by Manzur Iqbal, Peter Carrol
Performed by Futurecop!
Courtesy of Motor Songs GmbH

User Reviews

Modern Romance Unbounded

Hollywood movies rarely move me as the formula used is predictable, with most endings being predictable shortly into the film. If you are looking for the Americana white picket fence house in the suburbs, two kids and a dog relationship this is not for you. Comet is a statement on love between two people looking for love who have the unsocial ability to speak their mind, the truth. Truth hurts, and without the "skills" to cushion their raw feelings they do hurt each other. Its a beautiful refreshing approach to viewing a relationship, magically crafted by the filmmakers by interweaving the 6 year timeline of their relationship leading up to the final scenes. A film to show this narrative needed two actors who could bring the characters to life and make you believe, outstandingly accomplished by Justin Long and Emmy Rossum. Please realize most of this entire film is carried by these two actors, the supporting cast is small but excellent, the cinematography is captivatingly beautiful, and the musical score integrated perfectly, adding up to a great movie experience. I gave this film a 10, which I never do, to counterbalance the rating of people who obviously did not take the time to take this journey. Don't missed out on relating a few stokes of your life's colour brush to this painting..