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OtherLife

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A scientist develops a revolutionary drug that alters the brain's sense of time, creating a virtual reality directly in the user's mind. The government attempts to take over her project, claiming the drug can solve overcrowded prisons.
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Harry Windsor The Hollywood Reporter Jun 20, 2017
Knotty sci-fi. Go to Full Review
Luke Buckmaster Guardian Jun 19, 2017
3/5
The director is helped along by a darkly charismatic leading performance from Jessica De Gouw who, with her piercing gaze and slightly gothic look and swagger, is a great solidifying force for the cast. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jul 23, 2019
2.5/4
A low-budget cross between The Matrix and Total Recall... Go to Full Review
Alex Lines Film Inquiry Aug 31, 2017
OtherLife would sit comfortably within the Black Mirror universe, a well-built and well-acted genre picture that helps corrupt the idea of the typical Australian film. Go to Full Review
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Easton S @RT04738028 6 days ago Just finished watching OtherLife (2017), and it was definitely an interesting movie. I thought the concept of being able to create memories and experience time differently through technology was really cool. What makes the movie work is how it keeps you guessing and makes you think about the difference between reality and something that only feels real. It also makes you wonder how much control technology should have over our lives. Question: Would you ever use technology that lets you experience an entire year in just a few minutes, or would that be too risky? I want to hear what everyone thinks! See more
Lau E @Lauem Oct 15, 2026 film avec une idee originale. Dommage qu'il y ait certaines longueurs. See more
K T @RT15606530 Feb 1, 2025 Loved this movie would definitely recommend it See more
Darius D @RT02263393 Jan 23, 2023 Average movie. Good for passing time, but not something that would be stuck in your memory after. See more
Patrick O @RT08390370 Dec 21, 2022 Ugh! Hard to keep track of what's going on. See more
Nov 7, 2021 In this sci-fi thriller, starring Jessica De Gouw as Ren, this mind-altering bio-software comes to fruition. Ren, the protagonist, is dealing with the death of her brother in an accident. She and her father create a mind-altering drug that enters the body and allow a person to experience memories and experiences that may or may not have occurred in the person's real life. Ren battles her addiction and preoccupation with the software's various potential uses as the story unfolds. Although the film is engaging, the plot and overall climax are rushed. The character development is mediocre, while the details surrounding the software drug are decent. You will not be disappointed if you are searching for simple moments of excitement and thrills. However, if you're looking for a thorough and well-informed examination of technology and science like me, you'll be underwhelmed. When seeing this film, don't expect it to live up to previous sci-fi thrillers much Like Matrix or Inception. Only an impression of the world of virtual reality and biological software is provided in this film. See more
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Synopsis A scientist develops a revolutionary drug that alters the brain's sense of time, creating a virtual reality directly in the user's mind. The government attempts to take over her project, claiming the drug can solve overcrowded prisons.
Director
Ben C. Lucas
Producer
Tommaso Fiacchino, Jamie Hilton
Screenwriter
Kelly Eskridge, Ben C. Lucas, Gregory Widen
Production Co
Cherry Road Films LLC, WBMC, Head Gear Films
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 15, 2017
Runtime
1h 36m
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