But nevertheless, for a new filmmaker on a limited independent budget, this was a gem to watch. My only issue was Cahill's annoying and pointless fast zoom-ins, and the unnecessarily slow pacing, that made the normally pleasant 92 min runtime feel much longer. The cinematography was excellent, and the score absolutely fitting and amazing. The ending was perfection, as it answers that question you'll have, and leaves something extra for the imagination. It's a muted story of atonement and forgiveness, in a quietly moving parable of redemption from the choices we make. It's not your typical sci-fi, but it will spark the brain and move your soul. This is better than some films I've seen lately put together by seasoned filmmakers. The fact a new filmmaker took this vision and gave us this beautiful independent little gem - on a 100k budget, is incredible. It was impeccably co-written by Brit Marling - who's also the lead, and co-written and decently directed by Mike Cahill, in his first full length feature film. This is one of those thought-provoking films that will stay with you long after it's over. Reviewed by Top_Dawg_Critic 8 / 10 A very impressive indie film by a new filmmaker. Rhoda has to take a decision whether she goes or stays, but she wants to tell John the truth first. Rhoda wins the writing contest, but meanwhile John and she have fallen in love with each other. So she lies and tells him he has won a free cleaning service of his home. However she does not have the nerve to tell him the truth. One day, Rhoda decides to visit John Burroughs, whose life was destroyed after the death of his family, to admit to him that she had killed his family. Meanwhile the scientists discover that Earth 2 is a mirror of Earth and the synchronicity between the dwellers was interrupted when the planets were seen by each other. She survives, however, and submits an essay to a contest where the prize is a ticket to travel to Earth 2. She finds a job as high-school janitor, but tries to commit suicide. Rhoda goes to prison and four years later she is released and moves to her parents' house. Rhoda drives her car looking at Earth 2 and crashes with composer John Burroughs, killing his pregnant wife and his baby son. On the same night, a planet similar and close to Earth is discovered and called Earth 2. SPOILER: Seventeen year-old Rhoda Williams receives an acceptance letter from MIT and she celebrates with her friends.
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