Reminiscence

About Reminiscence

Released in 2021, "Reminiscence" is an American science fiction thriller drama film set in dystopian Miami beset by rising seas. The film introduces us to Nick Bannister (Hugh Jackman), a private investigator of the mind who dives into the dark world of the past by helping his clients access lost memories. Things take a turn for the worse when he takes on a new client named Mae (Rebecca Ferguson). A simple case turns into a dangerous obsession when Mae disappears, leading Nick on a harrowing journey through the past to uncover the truth.

Making / Production

"Reminiscence" is written and directed by Lisa Joy in her feature directorial debut. The film is produced by Joy, Jonathan Nolan, Michael De Luca, Aaron Ryder, and Athena Wickham. It was made under the banner of Warner Bros. Pictures, Kilter Films, Michael De Luca Productions, and FilmNation Entertainment.

Actors

• Hugh Jackman as Nick Bannister: Jackman portrays a hardened war veteran who now helps people recollect their past, brilliantly displaying a swift swing between subtlety and intensity in his performance.
• Rebecca Ferguson as Mae: Ferguson skillfully illustrates a mysterious and enchanting woman who becomes the object of Nick's fascination and obsession.
• Thandiwe Newton as Emily Watts: She portrays Emily 'Watts' Sanders, Bannister's assistant who has her own complex past adeptly.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film marks the feature directorial debut of Lisa Joy, who is best known for co-creating the HBO series "Westworld".
• "Reminiscence" was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Miami, Florida.
• The film was released simultaneously in theaters and through HBO Max due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting and tense score of "Reminiscence" is provided by Ramin Djawadi and credited a significant part in creating the dystopian atmosphere of the film.

Quotes

• "The past can haunt a man. That’s what they say." - Nick Bannister
• "You think you are answers. But you are worse off than me." - Mae to Nick