The Wave (2019 film)
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| The Wave | |
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| Directed by | Gille Klabin |
| Written by | Carl W. Lucas |
| Produced by | Joshua Bunting |
| Starring | Justin Long |
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| Box office | $8,101.[2] |
The Wave is a 2019 film directed by Gille Klabin distributed by Epic Pictures.
Plot
Frank (Justin Long), a crooked insurance lawyer goes out with his co-worker, Jeff (Donald Faison). Jeff and Frank meet Natalie (Katia Winter) and Theresa (Sheila Vand) who take them to a party. It is there that Aeolus (Tommy Flanagan) gives Frank and Theresa a mystery drug.
Frank wakes up alone in the house the next morning; he is still high and he has to go to an important meeting at work in that state. He discovers his wallet is missing and someone has used his credit cards. Frank and Jeff learn that Theresa has been lost. Sixteen hours later.[3]
Critical reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics. As of June 2020[update], the film holds a 66% approval rating on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 35 reviews with an average rating of 5.78 out of 10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Much like its addled protagonist, The Wave struggles to stay on target, but Justin Long's performance helps this pleasantly offbeat sci-fi fantasy find its way."[4]
References
- ^ "The Wave". Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ The Wave. Box Office Mojo.
- ^ ‘The Wave’: Film Review. Variety.
- ^ "The Wave (2020)". Retrieved 13 June 2020 – via www.rottentomatoes.com.