The Manifestation – Movie Review
Director: Geert Heetebrij
Writer: Geert Heetebrij (Screenplay)
Cast
- Inbar Lavi (The Last Witch Hunter)
- Jack Kesy (12 Strong)
- Usman Ally (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
Plot: When a desperate day trader manifests a twin version of his wife to help him win trades, he soon discovers she may have a much darker agenda.
Runtime: 1 Hour 35 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Manifestation starts as a day trader Stephen (Kesy) finds his future in doubt. He turns to a controversial figure Michael (Ally) for advice, but his wife Roni (Lavi) doesn’t want him to fall for the same mistakes. However, he decides to risk their own money on his next gamble.
Even though it looks like a major success, it comes at a price that Stephen wasn’t prepared for. However, to succeed, he creates a woman Vronkia (Lavi) to give him the answers he wants to receive from his wife. It leaves him needing to balance his life as it starts to consume him.
Verdict on The Manifestation
The Manifestation is a mystery thriller following a day trader who creates a twin of his wife in his mind. However, she starts taking control of his life, leading to him question his reality. He faces a race against time to learn the truth and get his life back.
This is a thriller which dives into the dangers of day trading and shows how easily someone can lose themselves. It shows how people hear what they want and will do anything to make that happen. However, it can get lost in the shuffle of the bigger picture, which at times overcomplicates the story being told. In the end, it doesn’t get as intense as it imagines, and leaves too many questions unanswered.
Where to Watch
The Manifestation (VOD Release 3/19/24)
Final Thoughts – The Manifestation presents an interesting concept but struggles to land the intensity.
