- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 1970
- Runtime
- 1h29
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Dead of Summer
Secrets in the sun, a tale of love and deception.
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Synopsis
In the movie 'Dead of Summer' (original title: Ondata di calore), Jean Seberg delivers a captivating performance as a woman caught in a complex web of relationships and secrets in a small Italian town during a scorching summer. As tensions rise and dark truths are revealed, the town's idyllic facade begins to crack, leading to a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and survival. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s Italian countryside, this psychological drama takes viewers on a thrilling journey filled with passion and intrigue, exposing the raw emotions simmering beneath the surface of seemingly peaceful lives.
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Reviews
Critics have had mixed reactions to 'Dead of Summer' with Jean Seberg, showcasing a range of opinions on the film. Some praise Jean Seberg's mesmerizing performance and the film's atmospheric setting, drawing parallels to classic Italian cinema. However, others criticize the slow pacing and convoluted plot, feeling that it lacks the suspense needed to fully engage the audience. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a rating of 67%, stating that "Dead of Summer succeeds in capturing the nostalgia of a bygone era, but falters in its execution." On the other hand, IMDb users rated the film 6.4/10, with some viewers lauding its artful cinematography and others expressing disappointment in its narrative coherence. Metacritic highlighted the film's visual beauty but pointed out inconsistencies in character development and pacing, giving 'Dead of Summer' a metascore of 58.
