![]() When Hannah betrays Renton, revealing the hidden money, Sonny, the oldest of the group, shoots him dead. After their apple break, they return to interrogate Renton. When someone mentions seeing apples in another room, it has the same affect as shouting, “squirrel” to a pack of golden retrievers. In a world depleted of energy resources and food, the ARQ is a perpetual motion machine. These “Bloc” rebels are fighting “Torus,” a corporation that aims to rule the world. Renton, a scientist in hiding who had worked for Torus, suspects they’re not only after money it’s Renton’s new invention, the ARQ. Seconds later, masked men burst in and tie them up. In a darkened bedroom, Renton (Robbie Amell- The Tomorrow People) wakes next to his lover, Hannah (Rachel Taylor- Jessica Jones). ARQ keeps you invested due to its slick editing and a no frills but smart script. However, no teenagers show up to save the world. Rather than fighting aliens, it’s dystopia time! There’s global famine, nasty air quality and a pitiless dictatorship. With its single dreary setting, dinky CG and flat characters, ARQ is a stripped down 1992 sedan.ĪRQ’s time loop story is an economy ride but it gets you there. Experiencing the same day thousands of times via a time loop, Cruise’s character begins as a self-serving asshole and ends up as a self-sacrificing, much wiser guy. Compared to ARQ, The Edge of Tomorrow is a Cadillac of a time loop film.Ĭruise’s movie sports big name co-stars, elaborate CG nasty aliens and a save-the-world ending. Like The Edge of Tomorrow alien conquest, a different outcome for Renton, ARQ’s protagonist, means living rather than dying. We totally recommend that you watch it! Still not convinced? You can check out the trailer here.Cover image for Netflix feature, ARQ from IMDBĪRQ, a 2017 Netflix sci fi feature, entertains, but like the three-hour time loop that drives the action, remembering details is a challenge. Written and directed by Tony Elliot ( Orphan Black) ARC uses the time loop plot device, similar to Groundhog Day and Tom Cruise’s Edge of Tomorrow.The protagonist relives the same events, changing his behavior to create a different outcome. “ ARQ” was released yesterday at midnight and is available to watch on Netflix. While there is still room for improvements for things like the effects, I think this film is overall interesting and worth checking out. Considering its budget, we think that the well-written plot and talented acting makes “ ARQ” a must-see sci-fi film for movie lovers everywhere. While some people are not impressed with certain aspects of the film, we have chosen to rate it 8.5/10. We definitely hope that this film will come with a sequel because we can’t get over that ending! Just when you expect it to all be over, a new twist is thrown in that makes you eager to find out what will happen next. You might even assume that some loops will mostly repeat, but thanks to Elliott’s impressive writing and the phenomenal acting by Amell and Taylor, each loop manages to give a sense of deja-vu along with uncertainty – there are even moments that manage to throw you off guard as you anxiously await to see what is happening next. With each new loop comes twists and discoveries that leave you questioning everything, from which characters to trust to how each loop will play out. ![]() That sense of urgency only grows as the film progresses. In the beginning of the film, you feel a sense of urgency as you watch Renton and Hannah being kidnapped by a group of masked men before they are taken to Renton’s lab. You know a movie is good when its first few minutes pulls at your curiosity and raises questions that you not just want, but need answered, and that is exactly what “ ARQ” does!
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