Chrysalis

Synopsis

Chrysalis is a gripping French sci-fi thriller directed by Julien Leclercq that takes place in a dystopian Paris of the not-so-distant future. The story follows hard-boiled police officer David Hoffman, played by Albert Dupontel, as he uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving an experimental technology that allows memories to be extracted and transferred. As Hoffman delves deeper into the case, he must navigate a complex web of deception and danger, confronting his own past along the way. Fueled by adrenaline-pumping action sequences and a dark, atmospheric aesthetic, Chrysalis is a visceral and thought-provoking journey into the dark side of technological advancement and the human psyche.

Cast

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  Albert Dupontel

  David Hoffman

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  Marie Guillard

  Marie Becker

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  Marthe Keller

  Professeur Brügen

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  Mélanie Thierry

  Manon Brügen

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  Claude Perron

  Miller

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  Alain Figlarz

  Dimitri Nicolov / Danis Nicolov

Reviews

Chrysalis has received mixed reviews from critics. Some have praised the film's stylish visuals and intense action sequences, calling it a refreshingly gritty take on the sci-fi genre. However, others have criticized the convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters, feeling that the movie falls short of its ambitious premise. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a rating of 40%, with the consensus stating 'Chrysalis is visually striking but ultimately lacks the substance to match its style'. On IMDb, the movie has a rating of 5.4/10, with viewers expressing a range of opinions from excitement over the unique concept to disappointment with the execution.