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30 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 91The PlaylistRodrigo PerezThe PlaylistRodrigo PerezGemini is deliriously entertaining, an intriguing gem and as Katz graduates to the next level, his best film to date.
- 91The Film StageJose SolísThe Film StageJose SolísIt’s clear that Katz is more interested in the idea of playing with movie conventions than with crafting anything remotely resembling reality. It’s a joy to immerse oneself in his cool, neon-lit world, a place where movie characters speak like movie characters and the dream of justice is inescapable, even if the movies have taught us better.
- 90VarietyPeter DebrugeVarietyPeter DebrugeFor a director who emerged from indie film’s so-called “mumblecore” movement, Gemini feels like a grown-up achievement, and the sign of a director with so much more to give in the future.
- 85TheWrapSam FragosoTheWrapSam FragosoGemini strives to be something different — something more ambitious, more potent. The results vary, as will your mileage. But the thing to remember about swinging and missing is that you still swung. Katz is putting himself in the game, and more often than not, he connects
- 80ScreenCrushBritt HayesScreenCrushBritt HayesIn this current era of spoiler-driven pop culture, films like Gemini, which place a higher premium on storytelling, performances, and character-building than on the “big twist” at the end, feel like an act of beautiful rebellion.
- 80The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyThe Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyWhile the payoff could have used some extra punch, the teasing path that leads there is bewitching, with Lola Kirke serving as an enigmatic guide.
- 70Screen DailyDavid D'ArcyScreen DailyDavid D'ArcyThere’s plenty of Lynch-light in dark interiors and empty staircases as Katz’s portrait of hipster La La Land winds through familiar territory. Gemini may not show too much that’s novel about that noir world, but we see new strengths in its lead actress.
- 58ConsequenceMarten CarlsonConsequenceMarten CarlsonThe faults of Gemini are in its screenplay, and Katz’s inability to sustain interesting character dynamics and maintain a consistent narrative. As a director, Gemini is easily Katz’s most confident outing to date.