Gray Matter (film)

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Gray Matter
Directed byMeko Winbush
Written by Philip Gelatt
Produced byJeanette Volturno
Yolanda T. Cochran
Jessica Malanaphy
Starring Mia Isaac
Jessica Frances Dukes
Garret Dillahunt
Distributed by HBO Max
Release date
  • July 13, 2023 (2023-07-13)
Running time
87 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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]

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Plot

16-year-old Aurora longs for a normal life, but must first learn to control her psychic powers.

Cast

Release

The film was released on HBO Max on July 13, 2023. [2]

Reception

The 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Vincentelli, Elisabeth (July 13, 2023). "'Gray Matter' Review: Unusual Abilities, the Usual Plot Possibilities". The New York Times. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Humphrey, Julia (June 21, 2023). "'Gray Matter' Trailer: Mia Isaac Is a Force to Be Reckoned With". Collider. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Khosla, Proma (July 14, 2023). "'Gray Matter' Review: Latest 'Project Greenlight' Film Plays It Far Too Safe". IndieWire. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. "Gray Matter". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 3, 2024.