You've probably heard of hypnosis. Hypnosis is a state similar to sleep that is artificially created through suggestion. it means. But when most people think of hypnosis, the first thing that comes to mind is hypnotherapy. It is also a method often used in practice, such as using changes in consciousness in a state close to sleep to bring about change or reduce pain. That is why In people's minds, hypnosis already means controlling people unconsciously.There is a sign written on it. Thanks to such images, they have been used in various creative works, and rather thatRun hypnosis is one superpowerEven a negative image of thinking like this was created. The same goes for the movie we’re introducing today. Although the film was made with the subject of hypnosis, what is shown in the film is no different from a supernatural power.
The movie to introduce today is .
It's called Hypnotic. The title of the movie means “hypnotic, hypnotic.” The movie's title suggests that the story will proceed with the theme of hypnosis, so the audience can think about it. When watching the movie, I hope that you think about what kind of story this movie will tell with the theme of hypnosis before watching it.
Detective ‘Luke’ was dispatched after receiving a suspicious report. There, they learn of the existence of a secret group with unknown powers. He discovers that he is the only one who can resist their power to control reality and fantasy. In a situation where he can't believe everything, he confronts them and tries to regain his reality... Overturn reality and fantasy!
Detective Luke lost his daughter Minnie. He cannot find his daughter who suddenly disappeared one day and he continues to chase the whereabouts of the child. It's been quite a while since her daughter went missing, but Luke still can't forget that day. Nevertheless, Luke, who must continue his life, witnesses a strange incident involving a bank robbery during his detective work. A man named Delaine found there seems to know something about his daughter Minnie, leading Luke to track it down with his partner Randy. Along the way, he meets Diana, a mysterious woman who seems to know the flow of events. Diana says that all of this is related to Project Domino, run by a secret government called Division...
How would you summarize the plot of this movie?
Luke, a detective chasing his missing daughter, but his enemy is a hypnotist.
Hypnotic production. Like Dax
distorted reality
Because the movie was made with the theme of hypnosis, people might commonly think, I am sorry about directing that manipulates people.It was drawn excessively.. He easily manipulates people with just words and a few actions, and even distorts space to track down the main character, Luke. Directions similar to those seen in the movie Doctor Strange appear throughout the movie. The movie focused on hypnosis not only for manipulating people, but also for changing their perception. His ability to try to kill people with his voice on the phone, or actually kill each other with just a few words, makes him look like an omnipotent superpower in the movie. It is a film that stands out for its interesting directing and ideas related to hypnosis, which is also why the characters in the film seemed even more impressive.
A story that draws you in. The missing daughter. The Division Conspiracy
Where did my daughter disappear?
The movie has Luke with a clear goal: to track down his missing daughter. However, Luke follows the words of his helper Diana and continues to run away. Such a Luke may seem a bit boring and aimless. But like that The character of Delaine, who continues to pursue Luke tirelessly, continues to drive the tension of the film. making. No matter where he runs, Delaine follows Luke as if she knows where he will run to. In the conflict between pursuit and purpose, the question of where the characters are heading still remains. What is Diana's purpose and what will be Luke's ending?the story full of questions about where daughter Minnie has disappeared begins at some point. It gradually draws the audience into the movie. The story created by characters with many secrets and an attractive villain intrigued the audience.
A shocking twist. An anticipated sequel
Revealing a twist
There is a fairly shocking twist waiting in the middle of the movie. A story like the movie InceptionAs a result, audiences watching the movie are not only able to become more immersed after the shocking twist, but also enjoy the movie's content more. After the middle part, the film takes a different turn, and the shocking content makes the film worth watching. And at the end of the movie, In the cookie video that appears after the credits roll, Another twist appears. This video was made in anticipation of a sequel to the movie, and the combination of the two twists seems to have added to the fun of the movie.
It loses its hypnotic charm. Inception.
Hypnosis that manipulates people, not hypnosis that deceives people
The movie took the theme of hypnosis, but this The effective use of hypnosis only applies to the beginning of the film. It was a story. In the early part of the movie, it was shown that there was a clear method of hypnosis and that it was possible to manipulate and deceive people. As we get to the latter part of the movie, hypnosis has become such a great technology. He can control people with just a few words, and even takes over hypnosis just by glaring with his eyes without even looking at their faces. Hypnosis cannot be broken simply by inflicting pain, and a being with strong hypnotic abilities can even distort the other person's perception, making it impossible for them to escape from a space. As we get towards the latter part of the movie, it turns into a completely different supernatural power than hypnosis. deteriorates. It's a shame that the movie has lost the charm it showed in the beginning and has become nothing more than a knock-off of Inception or Doctor Strange. It's a disappointing movie that thought too much of hypnosis as a superpower.
Unsolved helper. Grandfather and grandmother.
Helpers who help Luke, the lonely protagonist
The film also leaves questions about the helper. A total of three helpers appear to help the main character at the end of the movie.do. These include his grandfather, grandmother, and co-worker Randy. The final appearance of this helper in the film is sudden. Neither the audience nor the division knows why they appear. This was a fact that only Luke, the protagonist who lived with his memory erased, knew. From the audience's perspective, their appearance felt like a surprise, leaving them with questions about why they were helping and why they were fighting against a huge corporation. Additionally, Randy, the last protagonist's colleague, also helps Luke, but the reason why Randy helps Luke is never revealed in the movie. Helpers were introduced to escape the crisis, but they were unable to provide the audience with a reasonable reason for their actions.
Complex plot. Scenario within a scenario
Framed composition
This movie has a somewhat complicated plot. That is why clumsiness is revealed throughout the film, and this clumsiness is being tried to be resolved with a tool called hypnosis in the name of planning. The reason this movie is complicated is because it inserts another scenario within the scenario. The audience will focus on Luke as he tries to find his daughter and avoids the Division's pursuit. The moment you focus on the character Luke, you will be shocked to see that the entire background of this movie is created to resemble the character. This element was included in the movie to give a shocking twist, but instead it was like that. The twist also broke the concentration that had been created so far. The audience had doubts about the situation because of the element of hypnosis, but because another situation in the created situation was hypnosis, they would be confused as if they were looking at a picture frame within a picture frame.
One line comment: Inception fake
Story: 3.5/5
[충격적인 반전은 있었으나 반전 때문에 오히려 혼란스러울 수도 있을 스토리. 취향에 맞는다면 최고의 스토리라 말할 수 있겠으나, 영화 곳곳에서는 사소한 허점들이 너무 많이 보였다.]
Directing: 3.5/5
[최면이라고 말은 하지만, 사실상 마법과 같은 연출. 사물을 왜곡시키고, 땅을 하늘에 오르게 하는 등 기존에 나왔던 다양한 영화가 생각나게 하는 연출이었으나, 중반부 주인공 루크가 인지하지도 못한 채 손에 칼을 들고 있는 그런 장면은 신기하게 느껴졌다.]
Artistic quality: 2/5
[스스로의 독창성을 잃어버린 작품]
Overall rating: 3/5
[무난하게 볼만한 작품. 너무 큰 기대를 하고 가지 않기를 바란다. 최면이라는 요소는 초반에는 신기하게 느껴졌으며, 충격적인 반전이 기다리고 있기에 반전을 좋아하는 사람이라면 재밌게 볼만한 작품]
If you enjoyed Inception or Doctor Strange If you are someone who likes twists and turns I recommend the movie .