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Uncertainty (2009)
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Reviews Counted:21
Fresh:12
Rotten:9
Average Rating:5.7/10
Theatrical Release:Nov 13, 2009 Limited
Synopsis: Responsibility clashes with freedom as a young New York City couple experiences two decidedly different holidays in this drama from filmmaking duo David Siegel and Scott McGehee (SUTURE, THE DEEP... Responsibility clashes with freedom as a young New York City couple experiences two decidedly different holidays in this drama from filmmaking duo David Siegel and Scott McGehee (SUTURE, THE DEEP END). It's the Fourth of July, and Kate and Bobby are struggling to make a decision: do they stick with tradition and spend the weekend with Kate's family, or do they set out on their own for a spontaneous adventure? After making their initial decision, an alternate narrative emerges to show just what would have happened had they chosen to do otherwise. While the decision-making process may seem mundane, the implications of each choice are profound. Sure, a holiday with the family doesn't seem nearly as exciting as an impromptu romantic trip, but that doesn't mean it will be any less dramatic. As the stories diverge and a "what if" scenario becomes reality, it soon becomes apparent how much one seemingly minor decision can ultimately affect the rest of our lives. [More]
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lynn Collins, Assumpta Serna, Olivia Thirlby
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lynn Collins, Assumpta Serna, Olivia Thirlby
Director: Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Director: Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Screenwriter: Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Producer: Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Composer: Peter Nashel
Studio: IFC Films
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Reviews for Uncertainty
Some viewers may find fault with the basic idea, but Uncertainty is undeniably fascinating.
The film bets everything on an unconventional structure, but fails to do much with it.
A satisfying romantic drama with two alternate stories and a remarkably fresh and vibrant performance by Lynn Collins.
A brilliantly-conceived, well-executed, micro-budgeted, action-packed thriller which gives a whole new meaning to 4th of July fireworks.
Has an interesting concept along with a terrific cast, stylish cinematography and interesting use of symbolism, but it's often rather bland and too low on imagination, credibility and wit.
Excellent New York City location shooting and the ever-reliable Joseph Gordon-Levitt can't salvage this gimmicky, overlong thriller from Scott McGehee and David Siegel...
An odd metaphysical exploration that never stops feeling like a stunt.
The leads are immensely appealing, but the sum of their experiences equals nothing more profound than two earnest people wrestling with a tough decision.
A young couple between a rock and a hard place must choose whether to go to a family dinner or run from gangsters, but only the latter choice is intereting.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Lynn Collins are so interesting that it's easy to put up with the decision-making dithering that goes along with the title.
Bobby and Kate are puppets on strings, both pulled roundabout through McGehee-Siegel’s phony proving ground toward a howler of a final exchange.
The result is some nice atmospherics tethered to a cripplingly half-baked existentialism.
It's a fascinating experiment that also happens to be an interesting and highly watchable movie.
For all of the earnest effort that Collins and Gordon-Levitt exert on characters that they created much improvised dialogue for, you're always aware of the narrative artifice surrounding them.
Gordon-Levitt adds another memorable character to his growing gallery of exquisite performances and Collins is a perfect match.
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