Starring Justin Long as a bloodsucking lawyer out to salvage his soul, Klabin’s film feels like the Nicecore answer to Gaspar Noé’s Enter the Void.

| Jul 3, 2024

The Wave spotlights the writing on the wall for its most flawed characters, but also makes sure to settle on the base-level humanity of others. The result is an affecting and forward-thinking film that pinpoints what it means to be self-aware.

| Feb 18, 2022

"The Wave" feels tailor-made to spark shallow philosophical musings from stoners sitting on couches rather than offering real insight. Still, it's fun, doesn't overuse psychedelic visuals, and as a debut feature, shows off an inventive and peculiar eye.

| Original Score: B- | Jun 25, 2020

A wild and multi-genre ride. There are messages on life throughout, but it gets muddled in the confused plotting.

| Original Score: B | Mar 3, 2020

Smash together bits of Martin Scorsese's "After Hours," Michel Gondry's "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and an episode of the old 온라인카지노추천 show "Scrubs"...and you might get "The Wave," an appealingly ambitious debut feature from director Gille Klabin.

| Jan 30, 2020

a psychedelic adventure

| Jan 30, 2020

A punchy and visually arresting calling card that announces the arrival of the filmmaker's bold style.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jan 23, 2020

he Wave feels like a fresh, fun, and funky episode of The Twilight Zone.

| Jan 19, 2020

There are missteps here, but the combination of Justin Long and the overall vibe wind up saving the day, especially when mixed with some of Klabin's visual stylings.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 18, 2020

Featuring a solid turn from Justin Long, The Wave is a delightfully different drug comedy. While it may not be the most important film of the year, its messages about anyone being able to change and chasing happiness feel timely and engaging.

| Jan 18, 2020

It feels like an accomplished film - it certainly doesn't feel like a first film. Justin Long is perfect for this part.

| Jan 18, 2020

I found myself really impressed by this movie. It's a first feature and has a lot of ambition to it... You come out of this going "that movie is good, but that director is going to be great."

| Jan 18, 2020

There's something calming about the hallucinogenic hysteria Gille Klabin sets in motion, even when Justin Long's face is covered with enough upper and downer residue to kill an adult gorilla.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 17, 2020

Starting as a drug-fueled, night-out-gone-wrong story, this clever little film soon turns into a metaphysical mystery that engages and intrigues with its vivid, offbeat characters and smart dialogue.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 17, 2020

Though Klabin provides a suitable amount of exciting visuals, Long is fun to watch, and the third act is good, The Wave is barely a ride worth taking.

| Jan 17, 2020

Don't think too hard about the plot twists or the rules of Frank's universe, because it will all fall apart. Just buy the ticket, sit back, and enjoy the ride.

| Jan 17, 2020

It's a movie designed to replicate the confusion of its protagonist, but ultimately reflects the confusion of everyone who made it.

| Original Score: 1.5/4 | Jan 17, 2020

There's little here we haven't seen fifteen years ago; think Donnie Darko meets Pineapple Express, and you've got a stew going.

| Jan 17, 2020

The Wave is a scrappy little head trip with heart and style to spare.

| Jan 17, 2020

This fever dream feels more derivative than distinctive, entertaining and eventful as it is. Still, it's a well-cast, well-crafted stab at something offbeat...

| Jan 17, 2020