Because of the faulty memory of its unreliable protagonist, Reversion prompts viewers to second-guess its narrative. Director and co-writer Jose Nestor Marquez eschews most establishing shots, exacerbating the sense of disorientation and mystery.
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Slant MagazineWes Greene
Slant MagazineWes Greene
It may look like a dream, but it plays like someone reading a congressional report on corporate finagling out loud.
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Village VoiceAbby Garnett
Village VoiceAbby Garnett
Though mildly engaging, this Reversion doesn't delve deep enough to distinguish itself.
The sci-fi premise that drives the thriller Reversion is probably close enough to being a reality that the movie should raise goose bumps. Instead it’s uninvolving, thanks to uninspired acting and a script that doesn’t take the central idea very far.