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Yeah I really don't understand why the current rating is below 5.

Its a solid low budget sci-fi movie.

Yes, it took like 30 minutes to get going but after that it's a smooth sailing with drama, twists and all of that.

Cast is amazing. Which is no surprise considering all of the previous work of Aldis Hodge and Danielle Deadwyler.

Edwin Hodge also was a nice surprise, cause I only remember him in them Purge movies but he did a solid job here.

Yes, the other review is correct compering Parallel to Coherence sinse they both share a pretty similar premise. Although I gotta say that I found this one a little more tidy. Plus, again, the cast here is superb.

Anyway, give this movie a chance.

And, yes I'm going to tell right away - you can actually understand dialogue. Sound is clear, crisp and easily understood. No noise volume wars in this movie.

Cast is small, plot is simple, some things are a bit generic but it works. It's shot competently.

I'd wager this is a pretty small budget movie. But for what it does, it uses that budget smartly.

I don't like the cumulative score this movie has here. I don't understand it. It is not a bad movie. Yes, it's microbudgeted, small cast, not bombastic and the plot is pretty straightforward. Maybe people got bored during it, who knows.

In any case, I liked it.

I was sceptical when I jumped in after watching the previous one of the same name. You the one with two lovers on the bed one goes out and comes back with new mojo.

Also the fact that it's brown ppl on a limited budget.

Well the film really had me interested & my attention captivated.

The lowdown here was lack of resources , in terms of fx in the bushes houses & small details.

As it all depends on the cast for us to realise there is change, my point being it can't be only the ppl with alternations , atleast have flowers , paint etc.

Don't get me wrong they nailed it with what was available.

The story swayed away from the quantum entanglement , which would have been too much for low budget & that worked well.

Dialogue wise, yeah it was mid , not too cringe but cheesy - not bad for something that really worked towards making a time travel, quantum realms etc kind of genre easy for simpletons and not to simple to make you feel like what's the point.

I enjoyed that our main character gets to view the world from a double standard perspective & eventually end up understanding that no one is in control but what she was told in the fire place is actually true.

The ending is also thought provocative to build a cult classic .

First, let's not kid ourselves, Danielle Deadwyler carries the movie. If the depth of this cloying wordy script was left to the Hodges brothers, it would be a puddle.

The budget is not a problem so much as the acting of 2/3 of the cast but then they wrote themselves a movie so they weren't going to cast capable actors. They probably shouldn't have cast Deadwyler though because she acts circles around them.

Unfortunately that's really not enough to save it. The over the top melodrama was already enough to bury the concept but they had so little confidence in the audience that they have to describe everything, every moral choice, every option and it gets terribly boring.

If you liked this, check out Coherence. It will blow your mind.

Parallel depicts a woman, her husband, and his brother at ther late father's house deep in the woods. There is mention of the father's "crazy conspiracy theories" in their secluded area. The three appear to have some tension or conflict between them, especially the husband and wife. To escape this, thr wife goes for a walk into the woods and sees herself with a rifle, and this person shoots at her. The wife displays more emotional unsteadiness following this encounter.

That acting is well crafted if a bit overly emotive, but they are coping with a recent distressful situation. And the confusion of parallel worlds would be distressing as well. Production is good providing for a well-crafted visual prevention of home and woods.

But, the plot of loss, grief, and misery was too overwhelming for the seriousness of parallel worlds, and the sci-fi aspect complicated the sense of grief and loss without it adding anything to the film.

Initially skeptical after seeing its unimpressive ratings, I reluctantly decided to watch this multiverse/time travel film after browsing through several user reviews. To my surprise, the movie captivated me with its unique, almost claustrophobic atmosphere, confined to a minimalistic setting with just three characters. Despite its apparent simplicity and limited scope, the film impressively explores its concept, pushing the boundaries of its narrative constraints.

It maintains a delicate balance between innovation and budget constraints, and I found myself wondering if its success was a stroke of luck or a testament to clever filmmaking. Unlike many avant-garde films that tend to meander and conclude on an unsatisfying note, this one managed to weave depth and intrigue throughout, compelling me to invest emotionally in all three protagonists-and their various iterations.

Given the complexity and the slow-burn nature of its storytelling, this movie might not resonate with everyone. It demands the right mood and moment-perhaps catching you in the perfect universe on the perfect evening, as it did with me. That night, I felt rewarded for my patience and was glad to see a film that didn't squander its potential. The industry's standard might hover around mediocrity, but this film stands out, deserving of much more than its initial 4.9 rating. Ultimately, I found myself struggling between 6 and 7 stars, but decided for a 7, appreciative of the heart, thoughts and risk invested by its creators, which set it apart from the pack. In a landscape where genuine innovation is rare, this film is a noteworthy exception.

I review a lot of films, but some I skip as they are just not interesting enough, but I thought I'd give this bad boy a shot. This is a really bad, incomprehensible horror film. I guess it's a horror film though I suppose time traveling would be more a more accurate description, but perhaps being in the wrong place at the same time is more accurate, though I am not sure that sentence makes any sense, but then neither does the movie. I don't know. It's a mess and nothing is more spectacularly bad the the female lead's instant acceptance to the strangeness she facing. A hodgepodge of people wandering in and out of the woods in different dimensions or universes or something. The cast is good, but the writing is something that no performer could overcome. There are only three actors in this, Danielle Deadwyler, Aldis Hodge & Edwin Hodge and they try hard, but their efforts are in vain. Good cinematography and for what it's worth, I've seen worse.

Worth the watch. You have to judge this movie relative to its budget and production capabilities. Considering this, the movie did a fantastic job of maximizing the movie to the best of its ability.

The story was great, although it was a bit shallow at times I wish they would have built it out more and given it a bit of depth and richness. However, they built it out enough to be enjoyable, and I thought that the acting was really good.

All of this being said, I can also see what would warrant some lower reviews. While, some of the criticisms are fair many of them are addressed by the movies budget and the less resources they had to make this film.

"Parallel" makes creative use of its low budget to two a compelling story. Two locations and three actors feel mamy worlds bigger without blockbuster special effects. It's a slow start but but it picks up into an interesting storyline, and powerful performances by the talented cast. The concept of parallel universes is explored in a unique and thought-provoking way, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats as they try to unravel the mysteries presented on screen.

The direction and cinematography of "Parallel" are top-notch, telling a lot with a little

What truly sets "Parallel" apart is its strong character development and emotional depth. The protagonists are multi-dimensional and relatable, making their journey through the parallel universes all the more.

I love the Hodge brothers and knew that I would support this film. I was not at all disappointed. I also wasn't WOW'd either. The female lead was very good in the role. She conveyed trauma and grief perfectly with her expressive eyes that were truly windows to her soul.

There is a plot hole that I wish was explored further. It has to do with the brother's father. It was hinted but I think could've went more into depth. It could have been very interesting to explore.

I recently saw The Invitation and this was a lot like it. Both stories explored a similar subject that has been extremely popular in sci-fi lately.

I think it was decent and would recommend it to sci-fi fans.

Aldis and his brother Edwin wrote a good thrilling/horror, science fiction movie. I don't get the bad rating IMDB has. Possibly not enough watched it and reviewed it.

The movie takes place with three individuals staying in a lake house. Aldis Hodge plays the husband (Alex), Danielle Deadwyler plays his wife (Vanessa) and Edwin Hodge plays the brother of Alex (Martel). Vanessa and Alex have recently experienced the death of their son and are staying in martel's lake house for vacation. Vanessa decides to take a stroll through the woods when she encounters a multiverse experience, where she sees herself. However, this version of herself tries to kill her. She then goes back to the house as she tries to make sense of it, as well as dealing with her husband trying to move on from their dead son and the possibility of selling their house to have a fresh start. You also didn't find out. Later on, you find out that the father of Alex and Martel was someone who delved in physics and multiverse possibilities but disappeared.

This movie really deserves a watch because there are small factors in it that you really cannot talk about without spoiling it. The suspense and thrills in this project did not disappoint. Danielle did an excellent job playing a confused, angry and grieving mother trying to survive this ordeal. The subtleties and the elements involved made for a great movie that didn't spoon feed you all the answers and did not have to spend a lot of money to do it. There was no CGI or any other kind of special effects needed to tell this story, which was really refreshing. The conversations and relationships that all three of them had were absolutely believable and relatable. From one conversation, you hear that there were experiments happening in a facility in the woods where people went missing and caused the shutdown of said facility. This leads to Danielle going back into the woods to try to find something that can help her make sense of what she experienced. Upon doing this is when the movie really picks up as she has lost her way and is now trying to find her way back home. This is where the movie has its most thrilling moments, because you never know who she's going to encounter and if she is ever going to find her way back. You also understood Danielle's ulterior motive from a grieving mother standpoint, as she was also trying to find a universe where her son was actually still alive. I like the fact that you were never bored and it kept an even pace throughout the entire film.

I wish I had seen this movie sooner. Definitely worth a watch and owning on 4K.

Very creative and also disturbing film about a young woman who tries to get away from her depression by going to an awesome forest cabin near a unique scientific facility that has been recently shut down due to "weird experiments" known to have gone on there. What she doesn't know and will soon find out is that somehow the space time continuum has been fractured at a single spot in the forest located at a hollowed out tree trunk. What happens next is quite a maddening ride into other possible realities that borders on insanity as she attempts to find a universe that does not include the loss of her son which brought her out here in the first place. Exceptional cast, great acting, very believable story and stress levels, lots of suspense and mystery, with a very surprising finale. Nothing questionable, no nudity, no foul language, some mild violence, no gore, ok for young audiences if they can follow the confusion of these alter universes. Would see this again for sure. Grab some popcorn and enjoy the ride. You won't be disappointed.

This is a solid sci fi and a solid drama. Unlike some other films that play with parallel universes, this film didn't have any glaring logical errors or annoying tricks that get the protagonists exactly where they need to be. By the end. Parallel keeps things neat and succinct. It left me feeling curious about the world of the film, but with complete satisfaction about what the script has offered.

It's not the most perfect sci fi flick, but with the small cast and the limited setting, it is so engaging. I'm not sure what exactly I was expecting going into this film, but I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely not worth the low ratings! Give it a watch!

I really enjoyed this movie. Respect to any team that can pull off a low budget production with only 3 cast and keep me engaged start to finish. An interesting plot, solid acting and quality cinematography. No special effects here, but the sci-fi/ mystery theme had enough interesting twists to satisfy this sci-fi fan.

Starring Danielle Deadwyler (also executive producer) and Aldis and Edwin Hodge (also writers).

Based on the 2019 Chinese movie 'Parallel Forest'. Could be worth checking this one out too.

I don't usually write reviews. When I saw the low rating I felt liking giving my support. There are so many rubbish movies that deserve low ratings. This movie is actually decent. Give it a try. I'm glad I did.

If you like sci fi movies focused on substance over explosions, you'll love it! I would compare it to a title like Coherence that depends on a limited cast and locations. However, I would say the motivations of the characters in Parallel are much more understandable.

I wasn't expecting much going into it because I hadn't heard much buzz, but I'm genuinely surprised more sci fi fans aren't speaking about this.

Talented cast that can really captivate the audience. I wish there were more movies like this available. There' are just too many movies out there that prioritize sparkle over substance.

There are movies that I can predict the outcome and what will happen before it happens blah blah blah well THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE MOVIES! The film I've been waiting for since "Shutter Island" and "Inception". If you love having your mind picked apart minute by minute this is the movie for you! You will definitely want to put your phone on silent while watching this movie so that you have no distractions. Because if you don't, you will a miss piece of pertinent information that tie everything together. A beautifully crafted and Absolutely mind-blowing plot with Talented actors. I crown this hidden jewel A MUST WATCH!

This is my first IMDb review after many years of reading them. Created an account just to say this movie is better than the low reviews would have you believe. I typically don't watch anything below a 5/10. Took a chance on this and was pleasantly surprised. I agree with the other reviewer that said the low reviews are probably due to "...ism". But I won't get into that. This is my favorite genre and film was great. Lovely architecture, ambience, and forest scenery. I would give it a 6.5 for acting and dialog but the premise and setting bumped it up to an 8 for me. Enough twists and turns to keep it interesting. Meaningful, satisfying ending. Give it a watch!

What a great movie for thriller, drama, and suspense lovers! You will not be disappointed! I was kept on the edge of my seat. The movie was set in a mysterious location and revolves around three characters who play several personas incredibly well! The acting from all three of the actors was brilliant, and the cinematography was awesome. The story plot was captivating. I love that I didn't have any idea where the story was going, and I love how it ended. I wish there was a part two of this movie!

I will certainly be looking out for more movies with these actors in them.

BTW, anyone who rates this lower than a 7 has issues! What is there to dislike about this movie?! NOTHING.

I appreciate this movie for stimulating my mind and provoking thoughts and ideas. I truly grasped the symbolism in this movie. We go through a multitude of changes during our evolution through life.

It is indeed difficult to impossible for some versions of ourselves to coexist in the same space.

The former versions must die, in order for us to thrive in our current dimension/reality.

The way she kept retreating to the forest symbolized our desire and attempts to escape and reset our present reality, only to find ourselves, sometimes, going in circles and looping. Holding on to certain feelings and ways: grief, trauma, depression, resentment, anger, lack of gratitude, etc. Impairs our ability to thrive in the present. While we are looping and wallowing in the mud of our past experiences, we abandon the joy of tasting the sweetness of the fruit we've gathered, and tarnish the beauty of the journey of life.

I really enjoyed the movie. At first, I was a little skeptical, but as I kept watching, I was getting more and more into the movie as it went on. I guess I was a little skeptical of the movie at first, because knowing going into it, there were only three unknown actors in the whole movie. The dialogue and the writing was not the strong point but directing and cinematography made it worth watching. As you get into the movie, it pulls you in and it begins to get really interesting, especially when they start going into different parallel dimensions. I especially enjoyed the ending! The movie was shot in Vancouver Canada and was beautiful. I don't usually do reviews but I felt I need to do this because I really enjoy the directing and cinematography. Kourosh Ahari did a fantastic job at directing this movie.

It's a must watch-rate it yourself. I give it 10 stars.