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The Discovery. The first scene of "The Discovery" shows the taping of an interview with Thomas Harbor ( Robert Redford ), a controversial reclusive scientist who has discovered undeniable proof of an afterlife. The reporter ( Mary Steenburgen) attempts to get him to talk in-depth about his findings. The mood is tense.
47% Tomatometer 64 Reviews 43% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings In the near future, due to a breakthrough scientific discovery by Dr. Thomas Harbor, there is now definitive proof of an afterlife ...
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- Rooney Mara
- Charlie Mcdowell
- Romance, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Jan 21, 2017 · Robert Redford, Rooney Mara and Jason Segel star in Charlie McDowell's 'The Discovery,' a character-driven sci-fi revolving around the question of whether or not there is an afterlife.
The Discovery is a 2017 British-American romantic science fiction film, directed by Charlie McDowell from a screenplay by himself and Justin Lader. It stars Rooney Mara, Jason Segel, Robert Redford, Jesse Plemons, Riley Keough, and Ron Canada. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2017.
The performances are top-notch but the screenplay is messy and boring. The idea of spiritual planes in the afterlife and the consequences of the scientific discovery of the afterlife is fascinating and deserved a better screenplay. The final twist is totally unexpected.
Mar 29, 2017 · The mystery in question is whether there is an afterlife. Robert Redford plays Thomas, a scientist who proves that the answer is yes, news not greeted with the joyous reaction that you might expect.
A film for philosophers, a thought experiment that puts the viewer into a mode of extreme introspection and self-discovery. Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Sep 24, 2020