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Hypnotic

"Control is an illusion."

2023-05-11 Mystery 1hr 33m

A detective becomes entangled in a mystery involving his missing daughter and a secret government program while investigating a string of reality-bending crimes.

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Storyline

A detective becomes entangled in a mystery involving his missing daughter and a secret government program while investigating a string of reality-bending crimes.

  • Released
    2023-05-11
  • Revenue
    $16,014,123
  • Budget
    $70,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 33m
  • Genre
    Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English, Español
  • imdb-logo
    5.5
  • Production
    Studio 8, Solstice Studios, Ingenious Media, Double R Productions

Crew

Robert Rodriguez
Director
Max Borenstein
Screenplay
Lisa Ellzey
Producer
Keywords:
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Cast

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck
Danny Rourke
Alice Braga

Alice Braga
Diana Cruz
William Fichtner

William Fichtner
Dellrayne
J. D. Pardo

J. D. Pardo
Nicks
Dayo Okeniyi

Dayo Okeniyi
River
Jeff Fahey

Jeff Fahey
Carl
Jackie Earle Haley

Jackie Earle Haley
Jeremiah
Zane Holtz

Zane Holtz
Trout
Ruben Javier Caballero

Ruben Javier Caballero
Watkins
Kelly Frye

Kelly Frye
Viv
Sandy Avila

Sandy Avila
Thelma
Ryan Ryusaki

Ryan Ryusaki
Bong
Hala Finley

Hala Finley
Minnie (10 yo)
Ionie Olivia Nieves

Ionie Olivia Nieves
Minnie (7 yo)
Corina Calderon

Corina Calderon
Maria
Nikki Dixon

Nikki Dixon
Therapist
Bonnie Discepolo

Bonnie Discepolo
Business Woman #1
Kelly Phelan

Kelly Phelan
Business Woman #2
Evan Vines

Evan Vines
Lyle Terry
Patrick A. Grover

Patrick A. Grover
TV Reporter #1
Jordan Hunter Jones

Jordan Hunter Jones
Armored Guard #1
Justin Hall

Justin Hall
Armored Guard #2
Lawrence Varnado

Lawrence Varnado
Bank Manager
Natalie D. Garcia

Natalie D. Garcia
Bank Teller
Carrick O'Quinn

Carrick O'Quinn
Bank Guard
Derek Russo

Derek Russo
Tiny
Steve Brudniak

Steve Brudniak
Texas Ranger
Camila Téllez

Camila Téllez
Waitress
Dana Wing Lau

Dana Wing Lau
TV Reporter #2
Jose Barajas

Jose Barajas
Border Guard
Sonia Izzolena

Sonia Izzolena
Potted Plant Lady
Bobby Hernandez

Bobby Hernandez
Mexican Police Officer #1
Gabriel 'G-Rod' Rodriguez

Gabriel 'G-Rod' Rodriguez
Mexican Police Officer #2
Georgia Foy

Georgia Foy
TV Reporter #3

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Hypnotic
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A Review by fLeno 6

Written by fLeno on 2023-05-02

This movie is an attempt to create the new "Inception", and whether if you liked that movie or not is good indicative of if you will like th... read more

This movie is an attempt to create the new "Inception", and whether if you liked that movie or not is good indicative of if you will like this one. The plot follows a detective who had his child kidnapped four years ago. He starts to work in a multi-bank roberry case and soon it gets clear the thief has hypnotic powers. Additionally, his missing daughter seems to have some relation to the case. Although the detective has some natural resistance to mind manipulation, the reality is wrapped between so many layers of illusions that it is hard to know what and who is real. The writers do a good job in building the plot in a way it's very hard to predict the plot twists. The acting is good. I just felt the movie went too deep on the plot twists to a point that most that is shown throughout the movie has no importance. Good movie although, but I would be surprised if it becomes a movie that will forever be remembered.

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A Review by msbreviews 5

Written by msbreviews on 2023-05-17

MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2023-edition "Hypnotic carries the narrative poten... read more

MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2023-edition "Hypnotic carries the narrative potential to become a mind-bending film packed with jaw-dropping twists and incredibly captivating storytelling. Unfortunately, despite some interesting moments and an excellent cast, Robert Rodriguez and Max Borenstein deliver a messily edited, extremely confusing mishmash of ideas not as clever as the filmmakers try to make them out to be. I don't remember the last movie that had such a brutal amount of lazy exposition to explain every plot point or character development moment. A complete disappointment." Rating: C

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A Review by MovieGuys 5

Written by MovieGuys on 2023-05-30

Hypnotic failed to "mesmerise" this viewer. A disjointed story, weak characterisations and mediocre action, are my not so enduring impre... read more

Hypnotic failed to "mesmerise" this viewer. A disjointed story, weak characterisations and mediocre action, are my not so enduring impressions, of this film. In short, this is forgettable cinematic fare, that's predominantly driven by exposition and little else. Using a big name actor, like Ben Affleck, for me at least, wont fix this films shortcomings. Not sure too, why characters in the latter part of the film are dressed like car rental agents (oh well...)? In summary, superficially watchable but instantly forgettable, action fare.

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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-06-01

You know, for the first half hour of this, I thought it was just a remake of "The Mummy" (1999). "Danny" (Ben Affleck) and "Diana" (Alice Br... read more

You know, for the first half hour of this, I thought it was just a remake of "The Mummy" (1999). "Danny" (Ben Affleck) and "Diana" (Alice Braga) are racing around trying to find his daughter who appears to have been kidnapped by "Dellrayne" (William Fichtner). The latter man is able to use his "Imhotep" mind-controlling powers to bend people to his will, and so can turn his friends and the mob into a baying crowd. Well what gradually unravels before us now is a rather lacklustre drama that explains that there are people amongst us known as "hypnotics". These beings, of varying strength, can manipulate those around them (with or without light-sabres) and it appears that his daughter could end up being their equivalent of a superhuman. Poor "Danny" has no idea whom he can trust or just quite what is going on, he just knows that he must ensure his child doesn't fall into their hands. This leads us, rather willingly for me by now, into the third phase of the story that really does kill any semblance of originality with our intrepid hero just one step ahead of a pursuing army of heavily armed holiday camp employees. The visual effects are adequate, but the rest of this is just derivate and the story tries to be too complicated for it's own good. It will do fine on the telly at Christmas but that's about it, I'm afraid.

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A Review by Leno

This movie is an attempt to create the new "Inception", and whether if you liked that movie or not is good indicative of if you will like this one. The plot follows a detective who had his child kidnapped four years ago. He starts to work ...

reviewer avatar

A Review by fLeno 6

Written by fLeno on 2023-05-02

This movie is an attempt to create the new "Inception", and whether if you liked that movie or not is good indicative of if you will like this one. The plot follows a detective who had his child kidn...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by msbreviews 5

Written by msbreviews on 2023-05-17

MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2023-edition "Hypnotic carries the narrative potential to become a mind-bending film packed with jaw-dropping ...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by MovieGuys 5

Written by MovieGuys on 2023-05-30

Hypnotic failed to "mesmerise" this viewer. A disjointed story, weak characterisations and mediocre action, are my not so enduring impressions, of this film. In short, this is forgettable cine...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-06-01

You know, for the first half hour of this, I thought it was just a remake of "The Mummy" (1999). "Danny" (Ben Affleck) and "Diana" (Alice Braga) are racing around trying to find his daughter who appea...

read more