Gemini (2017)

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75 % Certified Fresh
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Positive Reviews 51
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Average Rating 3.1/5
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3.0
As visually appealing as much of Gemini is, it wouldnt work nearly so well without Lola Kirke playing Jill. Av Club
2.0
Or maybe he doesnt really want to; eventually, those ideas get lost somewhere in the pretty surfaces, and Gemini just floats away all style and and mo .. EW
3.8
At its best, the film has a dreamy atmosphere with compelling performances. Rogerebert
3.0
But its an absorbing world defined by open ended possibilities, a kind of comedic psychological thriller in which the thrills exist in air quotes. Indie Wire
4.0
This last question is by far the most fascinating, so subtly implied that audiences may miss it entirely. Variety
3.0
Is Gemini on the level of classic L.A. films like Heat or The Player.Hardly. Time Out
3.0
Its a tight film at 93 minutes but it ends with such abruptness that one wishes there were more of the story to be told.It feels like a novella, an af .. The Guardian
4.4
With Gemini, Aaron Katz does his cover of the Los Angeles set murder mystery, homing in on the genres evocative loneliness.
1.9
No, its not that good, but the inevitable twist is so unsatisfying that you may convince yourself youve missed something.
3.5
Theres plenty of Lynch light in dark interiors and empty staircases as Katzs portrait of hipster La La Land winds through familiar territory. Screen Daily
3.5
Every space in the movie is a little diorama of loneliness, from the echoey atrium where Heathers body is found, to an almost uncomfortably hushed tik .. Vulture
3.0
He creates a sleek package that remains highly watchable, even if its denouement disappoints. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Atmospheric and borderline surreal in places, Gemini may not enthuse hardcore noir voyeurs, but its subtle focus on identity, the perils of fame in th ..
3.5
Its a hazy dream, a gaudy fantasy, a noirish nightmare, an Instagramble cliche. The New York Times
2.9
It is, for Gemini, all about setting a dark mood, establishing a real sense of place and, from time to time, danger.Here it succeeds in spades. IGN
2.0
At the crux of its titular duality is a showbiz relationship of commonality and convenience between young starlet Heather (Zoe Kravitz), pursued by so ..
3.5
This isnt said as a critique, but if youre looking for a speedy thriller Gemini isnt quite it.) The Young Folks
3.8
Jill turns out to be a shrewd, resourceful amateur sleuth, and Kirke (Mistress America) proves again to be a low key but clever actress; theres a funn .. Philly
3.5
But for all the sharp witted conversations and pinpoint performances, Gemini most impresses as a piece of clean, confident visual storytelling. Village Voice
3.8
The ending is positively loopy.And its a little too sunny and outdoorsy to be top flight noir. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
Kravitz and Kirke are enjoyable, but neither comes across as particularly deep. Chicago Reader
3.1
Its clear that Katz understands this on a fundamental, foundational level. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
So is Gemini a joke, you ask.Youre never sure whether Andrew Reeds cinematography is straight borrowing from Michael Manns cool blue visuals from Heat .. Rolling Stone
4.0
These stories play with fire and do what tales of horror and the macabre are supposed to: transmute real social fears into metaphorical charades for o .. Pop Matters
4.0
It doesnt.Instead, Gemini transitions into an at once sleazy and slick genre thriller, enigmatic without being alienating. The Wrap
3.5
This stylish whodunit from talented writer director Aaron Katz (Land Ho!) is a patient exercise in plotting.Gemini is only 90 minutes long, but it is .. Film Journal
3.5
possesses an endearing, thoroughly non actressy quality. She feels completely real and unrehearsed, like shes saying the lines for the first time. Az Central
3.0
Except Gemini is itself a movie!.It may be real life to rush through its resolution to the mystery and cut itself off abruptly, just as it seems about ..
3.0
Though its not a film that will enter the canon of cinematic classics, it is nearly perfect, with ample heart, humor and tragedy tinged humanity. Salon
4.5
It never loses its style though, and overall, remains an astonishingly accomplished debut. Film Inquiry
3.0
Aside from being one of the only missteps in the script, Gemini takes the most ridiculous of those options and rolls with it, falling rather flat and .. Flickering Myth
2.0
Kirke and Kravitz have a presence and chemistry about them but the movie is so wrapped up in style it doesnt give the characters enough of a fleshed o .. Flim Threet
5.0
Howe, like Hitchcock, knew that the cumbersome effort was worthwhile, for the result would be a rolling expanse of fine grained images, filling the au .. New Yorker
3.0
Its a joy to immerse oneself in his cool, neon lit world, a place where movie characters speak like movie characters and the dream of justice is inesc .. The Film Stage
2.0
Gemini is a decent little thriller thats been spruced up by a very impressive Instagram filter. The Atlantic
4.0
Katz manages to convey mystery and intrigue coupled with subtle satire to tell a genuinely thrilling story. Hey U Guys
3.0
Even in its sad final moments, Katz cant resist a little arch levity and its appreciated. The Play List
4.0
Its more realistic (though not entirely), and more humorous than horrific, despite moments of understated tension throughout. Screen Crush
2.0
And LA looks every bit as seductive as it would need to in order to make a smart girl live a dumb life, all lovely surfaces and good lighting. Sandiego Reader
2.0
Gemini is a who cares whodunit. It is a mystery thriller without any mystery or thrills. We Live Entertainment
3.0
The plot winds down to a denouement that is too rushed to be credible, but the film scores thematically in its look at the need of even the most celeb .. Shockya
1.5
No, this movie simply depicts the seven deadly sins in an absurdist climate that renders them merely venal. Film Comment
2.0
A somewhat engaging but lightweight low budget crime thriller shooting for the status of neo noir. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
2.0
As if to tease us with what we arent watching, Kirkes first line of dialogue is, No, this isnt Tracy, recalling fond memories of her character in Mist .. One Room With A View
4.0
Sure, Kirke is competing against the beautiful scenery that is Hollywood but thats beside the point. Solzy At The Movies
3.8
Occasionally humorous, consistently quirky, and genuinely filled with tension, theres a lot to like here. Awards Circuit
2.5
With its thumping music and chic shots of the city after dark, the film looks and feels the way a modern L.A. noir should. Yet in all the style, the f .. Awards Circuit
3.3
A fantastic cast and abundant style keep it interesting, but the underwhelming mystery at its core prevent it from being an absolutely necessary neo n .. Under The Radar Mag
4.5
Anchored by terrific performances and a mesmerizing visual style, Katzs latest feature will have you mulling it over long after the credits have rolle .. The Daily Beast
4.5
A creepy fan who invades Heathers personal space doesnt help matters, so when Heather asks Jill for Jills gun because she doesnt feel safe, her reques .. Film Journal International ..
3.0
The quiet moments dont impose emotion on the audience, and while this isnt necessarily a thriller, theres something odd going on; we just dont know wh .. Fresh Fiction
0.5
Nothing that happens is remotely riveting.None of the characters is likable in the least. Seven Day Svt
1.5
Its clear that Heather often uses Jill to deliver messages she herself doesnt have the guts to deliver, whether its refusing to do reshoots for a film .. Third Coast Review
2.5
Kirke is always watchable and a good presence on screen, but so much about Gemini is so contrived that here she looks a little lost in the story at ti .. Ap News
3.0
Although it has a modern visual style and a mise en scene more in tune with The Neon Demon and Mulholland Drive, Aaron Katzs very enjoyable Gemini is .. Sf Weekly
1.3
It is among the emptiest movies Ive ever seen, beginning with a production design filled with sets in roomy designer houses with no personality whatso .. Sf Chronicle
4.5
The films sense of tension is real, and built on realistic moments. Critics Notebook
3.5
The loneliness that permeates the film makes it not so much a mystery but more of a dreamlike love letter to popular culture and how it influences tho .. Film Monthly
5.0
Katz also manages to flip the script by casting women in action packed roles traditionally reserved for men in this genre, while delivering a satisfyi .. Bust
2.0
An exploration of the female universe... but that at no time ends up finding the right tone. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
2.6
When you feel like youve done something worthwhile, you relax a bit. Brightest Young Things
4.5
Asensio sequesters us to loitering long takes in this slowburn thriller that becomes a riveting fable of immigrant struggles. Mubi
3.5
The films central mystery is hilariously out of place in the otherwise banal, everyday world of its hipster slacker characters. Mubi
1.5
a merger of Cold Weathers mumblenoir and LA neo noir: a light and low key affair led by a laid back amateur sleuth who, despite repeated assertions ab .. Projected Figures
4.0
Theres something sublime about tipping this particular slice of So Cal iconography on its head. Sd City Beat
4.5
Call it a frothy pop confection for cinephiles, with all the glossy fun that implies. Hammer To Nail
1.0
According to one of the characters, three factors lead to a killer motive, opportunity, and capacity. Katz overlooked all of them. Always Good Movies
3.0
In filmmaking Los Angeles, theres a thin dividing line between reality and fiction. Dogandwolf
4.5
Though effectively stylized, Gemini is more like what would happen if a hard boiled mystery came crashing into the lives of todays real life Hollywood ..
1.5
I like slow contemplative movies. I love neo noir films. These two great tastes together should yield dividends. Instead, GEMINI just disappointed. Comicsverse
1.5
Unlike previous anti heroes and heroines, she doesnt meet much resistance. Bay Area Reporter
3.5
All that to say, Gemini is a sensational visual and audible experience. Cinemacy
2.5
Gemini essentially blends together the character dynamics from the last two Olivier Assayas films, then filters them through a sun dazed, borderline a .. Dare Daniel
4.0
The best aspect of Gemini is how this cool and clever thriller unfolds. Gay City News
2.5
Each and every one of the characters is bland and shallow as only stereotypical movie biz folks can be, but thats a minor distraction compared to the .. Filmnoir Foundation



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