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Silencio

R

Released Oct 26, 2018

1 hr. 38 min.

Mystery & Thriller

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17 Reviews

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250+ Ratings

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A woman stumbles upon long-lost family secrets while searching for a powerful stone in Mexico's mysterious Zone of Silence.

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it was good. interesting concept and Noble s a great actor

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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The story is a blend of psuedo-scifi thriller and crime drama based melancholy. At first glance I was eager to check this one out, knowing that John Noble was apart of the cast. Been a fan since season one of Fringe. However, this film practical keeps him in queue, with limited character development and weak writing. It is a shame really because with the right development, Noble could have brought his character to life, and helped vitalize the story. Same with others, several familiar actors both recognizable and talented. The concept is a great scenario with its blend of human nature and tragedy, showing a very relatable balance between conflict and resolution set upon the backdrop of near supernatural circumstance. Unfortunately there is so much about the plot that is confusing, muddling the dramatic tendencies with questionable science fiction that raises more eyebrows than excitement. Even with the actors' committment to the project "Silencio" fails to ever pull you into the intended thriller elements. There isn't a lot happening as far as special effects. Most of the sci-fi aspects take place in the opening scenes with quick bursts of CGI. Beyond that the film relies mostly on monochromatic atmosphere both dark and moody. Situational moments and dialog are meant to solidify the breadth of science fiction stuff with slow paced drama and some crime thriller thrown in. Overall "Silencio" never really catches enough energy to be thrilling and the writing and tempo create a sedated experience. Which is sad because the idea and the cast were great enough to elevate the story's potential.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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The Audience Reviews are a scam. This movie was truly substandard.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

Ana is such a relatable character she carries the whole movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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I was not expecting that ending, very pleased with it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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the movie is very well-paced

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Lorena Villarreal

Director

Melina Matthews

Ana

Rupert Graves

Peter

John Noble

Grandfather James

Novak Ricardo Cañamar

Toddler Felix

Anna Cetti

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Andrew Whalen

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With the stone, the zone and its powers kicked into the background, Silencio becomes a muddle of melodrama and thriller pretensions.

Oct 26, 2018

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Katie Walsh

Los Angeles Times

While "Silencio" could be fascinating sci-fi, it's bogged down in all the family drama.

Oct 26, 2018

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

This turgid fantasy thriller, boasting scant thrills or imagination, douses a mystic time-travel concept with soap operatic hand-wringing to mawkishly unconvincing effect.

Oct 26, 2018

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Mike Massie

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Eventually, the story goes off the rails; the clairvoyance facets become the least problematic issues for suspending disbelief.

Rated: 5/10

Dec 7, 2020

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John Higgins

Starburst

It's an interesting effort and Villareal has much to be pleased with, as does the target audience after they watch this.

Rated: 8/10

Oct 31, 2018

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

Incompetent

Rated: 1/4

Oct 29, 2018

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Synopsis

A woman stumbles upon long-lost family secrets while searching for a powerful stone in Mexico's mysterious Zone of Silence.

Director: Lorena Villarreal
Screenwriter: Lorena Villarreal
Distributor: Tulip Pictures
Production Co: Barraca Producciones
Rating: R (Some Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 26, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 16, 2019
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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