Synchronicity

What if someone would be able to harness the immense potential energy of Earth spinning in space and redirect that energy to open a wormhole… where would that wormhole lead? A different space, a different time, a different universe in the multiverse, or all of the above…?

Indeed, that sounds like geek material. But wait, it actually is a love story!

Indeed, that sounds like geek material.

As often with attempted sci-fi mind-benders, the movie starts out ok as the viewer is trying to find out what is going on. The noir atmosphere is a nice start and the obvious nod to Blade Runner’s style of lighting outside-in and even to Vangelis’ soundtrack is pleasant enough early on. But an homage here and a geek concept there don’t make for a good movie just yet.

Unfortunately Syncronicity doesn’t succeed in finding its own sweet spot. As a love story it is not credible in any way – as there is no logic as to why either of the male or female leads might fall for each other, definitely not due to a natural ‘chemistry’ – there is none. And when it becomes clear that all the other geek concepts are there in support of this love story it really needed that love story to be a hell of a lot more credible. Or to make up for that weak love story, the science or pseudo-science needs to be a lot more interesting. Since it doesn’t manage to do either, there are too many ‘why’, then ‘yeah right’, and then ‘yeah whatever’ moments.

If you want to watch a time-travel-love-story done properly, watch About Time instead. And if you want to see a movie about worm holes and space-time bending across multiple dimensions done well, watch Interstellar.

In any case, probably best to skip Synchronicity unfortunately.

4/10.