I initially assumed from the poster that this would be another low-budget imitation of *The Matrix*. My impression was completely off; instead, it’s an “Anti-Matrix.” The parallels to *The Matrix* are deliberate and surface-level, designed specifically as a parody. This becomes clear when a rooftop scene unfolds—it diverges significantly from the version in *The Matrix*. I found myself enjoying a film that essenti…

My movie collection contains a wide variety of films, but I have quite a few that explore post-apocalyptic or futuristic dystopian worlds. I find these kinds of stories fascinating because they offer a glimpse into potential futures and also provide commentary on our current society and the direction we’re headed if we continue on certain paths. What Happened to Monday falls in line with films like Blade Runner, T…

It’s unclear whether this is a reimagining, but the series draws inspiration from dystopian science fiction films of the 1970s. Noomi Rapace delivers a solid performance, acting opposite versions of herself, and Willem Dafoe provides noteworthy supporting work. The visuals are competently crafted, though lacking distinctiveness, as is the action. The separation between the siblings feels contrived; while their person…

Tommy Wirkola departs from his usual lighthearted approach to direct this somber and tragic science fiction story. Fortunately, a skilled filmmaker remains a skilled filmmaker, and despite feeling somewhat more formulaic than it acknowledges—and with Glenn Close giving an effort that almost undermines the whole thing—he still delivers with _What Happened to Monday_. It's particularly noteworthy how Noomi Rapace portr…