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Captive State (2019)
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Cast: John Goodman, Ashton Sanders, Jonathan Majors, Vera Farmiga
6.0
42%Runtime110 min
Rating15
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Nearly a decade after occupation by an extraterrestrial force, the lives of a Chicago neighborhood on both sides of the conflict are explored. In a working-class Chicago neighborhood occupied by an alien force for nine years, increased surveillance and the restriction of civil rights have given rise to an authoritarian system -- and dissent among the populace.
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Captive State, the 2019 science fiction action thriller directed by Rupert Wyatt, has received a mixed critical reception. The film holds a 6.0/10 rating on IMDb and a 42% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating that it has been divisive among audiences. While some critics praised the film's dystopian themes and social commentary, others found the pacing and narrative to be uneven.
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Captive State, the 2019 sci-fi thriller directed by Rupert Wyatt, offers a compelling examination of life under alien occupation, blending elements of action, political drama, and moral ambiguity. With standout performances from John Goodman and Ashton Sanders, the film provides a nuanced exploration of resistance and power dynamics that will intrigue fans of thought-provoking, genre-blending cinema.
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Captive State is a 2019 American science fiction thriller film directed, co-written, and produced by Rupert Wyatt. The film stars John Goodman, Ashton Sanders, Jonathan Majors, Colson Baker, and Vera Farmiga, and follows a young man who conspires to rebel against an alien race that had invaded Earth and imposed martial law on humanity almost a decade earlier. Captive State was released in the United States on March 15, 2019, by Focus Features. It received mixed reviews from critics and was a box-office bomb, grossing $8 million against a $25 million budget.
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