Gray Matter is a 2023 American science fiction thriller drama film written by Philip Gelatt, directed by Meko Winbush and starring Mia Isaac, Jessica Frances Dukes and Garret Dillahunt.[1] It is Winbush's feature directorial debut.[2][3]
| Gray Matter | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Meko Winbush |
| Written by | Philip Gelatt |
| Produced by | Jeanette Volturno Yolanda T. Cochran Jessica Malanaphy |
| Starring | Mia Isaac Jessica Frances Dukes Garret Dillahunt |
| Distributed by | HBO Max |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
edit16-year-old Aurora longs for a normal life, but must first learn to control her psychic powers.
Cast
edit- Jessica Frances Dukes as Ayla
- Mia Isaac as Aurora
- Garret Dillahunt as Derek
- Andrew Liner as Isaiah
- Isabella Ferreira as Calah
Release
editReception
editThe film has a 17% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on six reviews.[4] Proma Khosla of IndieWire graded the film a B-.[3]
Elisabeth Vincentelli of The New York Times gave the film a negative review, describing it as "by-the-numbers, by-committee product."[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Vincentelli, Elisabeth (July 13, 2023). "'Gray Matter' Review: Unusual Abilities, the Usual Plot Possibilities". The New York Times. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Humphrey, Julia (June 21, 2023). "'Gray Matter' Trailer: Mia Isaac Is a Force to Be Reckoned With". Collider. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Khosla, Proma (July 14, 2023). "'Gray Matter' Review: Latest 'Project Greenlight' Film Plays It Far Too Safe". IndieWire. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "Gray Matter". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 3, 2024.