Naked Singularity

Public defender navigates law, crime, and physics

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About Naked Singularity

Released: 2021

Platform: Hulu

Rating: R

Run time: 1h 33m

Cast
John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, Bill Skarsgård, Ed Skrein, Linda Lavin

About Naked Singularity

Naked Singularity is a 2021 crime drama film, based on the novel A Naked Singularity by Sergio De La Pava. The story narrates the life of a public defender, Casi, in New York who starts questioning the justice system when he gets involved in a heist due to the worst-case scenario in his life.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Chase Palmer, making it his directorial debut, while the screenplay was written by David Matthews and Chase Palmer.

Actors

  • John Boyega - Plays the role of Casi, a high-performing public defender who hits a downward spiral that leads him to a high-stakes heist. Boyega's portrayal reflects the nuances of a man caught in moral and legal dilemmas.
  • Olivia Cooke - Plays Lea, Casi's accomplice. Cooke delivers a compelling performance, showcasing a character that's both tough and vulnerable.
  • Bill Skarsgard - In the role of Dane, Skarsgard hides his notorious charm under a genius hacker offer a unique role.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The film was originally expected to be filmed in 2014, however, it was delayed several years, and the filming began in 2019.
  • This film marks the directorial debut of Chase Palmer, who is also known for co-writing the screenplay for the 2017 horror film 'It'.

Awards

As of now, the film has not received any awards but it has been shown on some festivals.

Quotes

  • "In this job, you need to know when to quit." - Casi
  • "It's like flipping a coin from a mile up, it takes forever to land." - Dane
  • "Wrong place, wrong time, is a statistical reality." - Lea

Music, Soundtrack

  • The film's score was composed by Brendan Angelides. His haunting score resonates with the movie's thrilling plot.

Naked Singularity is a thought-provoking film that credits to the power of performances and storytelling. It is a spellbinding ride into the life of a public defender who questions the justice system and takes the law into his own hands.