A scintillating sci-fi throwback, Vanishing Waves draws inspiration from Stanley Kubrick and Andrei Tarkovsky, among others, but without feeling plagiaristic.
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Village Voice
Village Voice
For those who found Inception too plotty and sexless, Lithuanian director Kristina Buozyte's sleek sci-fi reverie is hereby advised.
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The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
Trippy in the best sense, Vanishing Waves adds a healthy dose of eroticism to its familiar sci-fi genre.
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Time OutDavid Fear
Time OutDavid Fear
Yes, it’s derivative to a fault — but a deserved midnight-movie cult following is all but assured.
Toward the end, despite the wintry script and chilly acting, some emotion begins to break through. But it’s never a good sign when the art direction offers more fascination than the sex.