The Reflected Self – Movie Review
Director: Kelvin Richards
Writer: Kelvin Ricahrds (Screenplay)
Cast
- Barney Jones (Teleport)
- Daisie Boyes (Tell That to the Winter Sea)
- Marielle Clare
- Robet Tovey
Plot: Dion awakes in a different reality. His existence is thrown into uncertainty as he begins to transcend between a real and projected world within his own mind, a projection that was created to mask the events of his traumatic past.
Runtime: 1 Hour 41 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Reflected Self starts when Dion (Jones) moves to a remote lodge for a new start with his sister Nia (Boyes). They have been through something traumatic, leading them to question what is next. However, Dion has been struggling more, forcing him to question his reality.
Maria (Clare) tries to guide Dion to the light, he learns more about the truth and what life really happened. It dives into their connection, which might not be everything that was first let on.
Verdict on The Reflected Self
The Reflected Self is a thriller following a man being guided through a traumatic experience. He gets caught in the middle of realities, which could offer him a happy place. However, not everything is what it seems and the struggle could haunt them forever.
This movie dives into the concept of people needing support through difficult times. However, it offers some twists and turns on why they need help in the first place. We get great performances and the way the story keeps you guessing makes you want to see what could happen next. This is a mind-bending that leaves you wanting to learn even more without giving too much away too early.
Final Thoughts – The Reflected Self is a mind-bending thriller, that constantly keeps you guessing.