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Speed of Life

  • 20192019
  • 1h 16m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
308
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Speed of Life (2019)
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  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
Storyline dealing with the late musician, David Bowie.Storyline dealing with the late musician, David Bowie.Storyline dealing with the late musician, David Bowie.
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
308
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  • Director
    • Liz Manashil
  • Writer
    • Liz Manashil
  • Stars
    • Colvin Ang
    • Nicolaas Bertelsen
    • Erica Criddle
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  • Director
    • Liz Manashil
  • Writer
    • Liz Manashil
  • Stars
    • Colvin Ang
    • Nicolaas Bertelsen
    • Erica Criddle
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    • 15User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    Colvin Ang
    • Background actoras Background actor
    Nicolaas Bertelsen
    Nicolaas Bertelsen
    • Background actoras Background actor
    Erica Criddle
    • Background actoras Background actor
    Ann Dowd
    Ann Dowd
    • Juneas June
    Kimball Farley
    Kimball Farley
    • Patrol Officer #1as Patrol Officer #1…
    Ellen Gerstein
    Ellen Gerstein
    • older womanas older woman…
    Laura Holliday
    Laura Holliday
    • Patrol Officer #2as Patrol Officer #2
    Vella Lovell
    Vella Lovell
    • Lauraas Laura
    Liz Manashil
    Liz Manashil
    • Robot Voiceas Robot Voice
    Sophie Manashil
    • June (age 10)as June (age 10)
    Marcella Maute
    • Background actoras Background actor
    Jon Narmour
    • Background actoras Background actor
    Brett Nicol
    • Background actoras Background actor
    Jeff Perry
    Jeff Perry
    • Samuelas Samuel
    Ray Santiago
    Ray Santiago
    • Edwardas Edward
    Allison Tolman
    Allison Tolman
    • Young Juneas Young June
    Christine Weatherup
    Christine Weatherup
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    Sean Wright
    • Phillipas Phillip
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      • Liz Manashil
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      • Liz Manashil
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      Ann Dowd confirmed in an interview with Peter Travers the film would have a storyline in relation to the late musician, David Bowie.

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    9/10
    A subtle, original gem
    This is classical science fiction, in the sense of showing how humans would interrelate in a world circumstance that is different from ours. It's not about *how* or *why* the world became what it became in Speed of Life's 2040; focusing on that would be missing the point entirely.

    It's about how Ann Dowd's character June has advanced in age without truly letting go of a relationship that ended suddenly and inexplicably, and then resumed just as suddenly and inexplicably. Dowd is one of these Kathy Bates-type actresses who can convey very complex thoughts and emotions in exceptionally subtle ways. Paying attention to her manner and expression is very rewarding, providing deep insight without condescending explanations.

    Conversely, Ray Santiago's Edward was never given a *chance* to develop. Even with the acknowledgement in the film that it's not his fault, I'm pretty sure a lot of women will be able to relate to a lot of the conflicts (and perverse appeal!) of navigating a relationship with a man who hasn't evolved at all.

    Edward has to navigate a situation that has changed in baffling ways all around him; the best parts of his experience are the ones where he's dealing with the unexplained changes, and it's done with gentle humor and poignancy. In fact, the moments where things *are* plainly explained almost serve more as a vehicle to slip in subtle David Bowie references.

    Speaking of whom: IMDB's one-line description of the film "Storyline dealing with the late musician, David Bowie" could hardly be more misleading or less accurate. Bowie fans will certainly appreciate the premise; given the tremendous worldwide outpouring of grief at his death in early 2016, it's certainly believable that it might have ripped a hole in the universe. But that's certainly not what this movie is about.

    My only real criticism concerns the subplot with Samuel's daughter. It's never quite woven properly back into the main thread of the story, and the connection between the stories is a little too abstract to be gleaned in one viewing.
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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Womanashil
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      1 hour 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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