Abstruse (2019): Cast & Ratings
Abstruse is a 2019 action thriller starring Kaiti Wallen as Amanda London, Tom Sizemore and Dennis Haskins. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes. Its Echo Score is 26/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Painted Creek Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Abstruse About?
The premise of Abstruse without spoilers.
Two young women find themselves in a difficult situation with lasting consequences. As evidence disappears and the narrative shifts, Amanda unexpectedly becomes the accused. Determined to uncover the truth, Amanda’s father investigates, discovering a complex web of events far beyond what they initially suspected. The investigation reveals unexpected layers and challenges their understanding of the incident.
Abstruse Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- corrupt cop
- ball gag
- senator
- u.s. senator
- murder investigation
- father son relationship
- bound and gagged
- woman bound and gagged
- tied to a chair
- compromising situation
- strangulation
Abstruse Cast & Characters
Kaiti Wallen leads the cast as Amanda London, with Tom Sizemore as Max London and Dennis Haskins as Senator Stevens.
- Kaiti Wallen as Amanda London
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Tom Sizemore as Max London -
Dennis Haskins as Senator Stevens - Joel Paul Reisig as Police technician
Also Starring in Abstruse
· 3 more- Calhoun Koenig Barista
- Colleen Gentry Claudia Stevens
- Harley Wallen Detective Caldwell
Abstruse Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 26/100, strongest in story & flow (35) and weakest in rewatch factor (15).
Abstruse Echo Score Breakdown
Abstruse receives a uniformly low reception, with the majority of reviewers condemning virtually every element of the film. Negative comments dominate discussions of plot, acting, direction, and technical execution, while only a single positive assessment mentions competent camerawork and engaging pacing. The consensus suggests the movie fails to meet basic standards of storytelling and production value, resulting in minimal appeal for most audiences.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 30
In terms of art and craft, critics repeatedly cite deficient direction and uninspired visual design. Multiple reviewers label the writing and directing as “equally bad,” and production elements are described as subpar. The lone positive note highlights occasional competent camerawork, yet it does not offset the pervasive technical shortcomings, leading to a weak overall artistic impression.
- Character & Emotion 20
When evaluating character and emotion, the feedback is overwhelmingly negative. Reviewers call the acting “crap,” compare it to kindergarten performances, and criticize the lack of depth in both protagonists and antagonists. No comments mention chemistry or nuanced performances, indicating a pervasive failure to create compelling characters, which further diminishes audience engagement.
- Story & Flow 35
The story and flow are described as weak and poorly paced. Critics point to a “very weak script,” “poor storyline,” and lack of suspense, labeling the narrative as akin to fifth‑grade writing. One reviewer notes a slowly building plot that eventually becomes engaging, but this isolated praise is insufficient to offset the dominant perception of a disjointed and unoriginal story.
- Sensory Experience 30
Sensory experience receives consistent criticism, with reviewers decrying “crap” background music, poor sound timing, and overall auditory failures. Visual style is also dismissed as unremarkable, aside from a single acknowledgment of decent camerawork. The lack of cohesive sound design and compelling visual aesthetics contributes to a bland, forgettable viewing experience.
- Rewatch Factor 15
Rewatch factor is judged extremely low; none of the comments suggest repeat viewing appeal. The pervasive negativity toward plot, acting, and technical elements signals little incentive for audiences to return. Only a solitary positive remark hints at potential engagement, but it is vastly outweighed by the dominant sentiment that the film is not worth revisiting.
Abstruse Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Abstruse.
Abstruse Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Into a Dark Mind” and “히트맨: 에이전트 19”.
- Also known as
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- Into a Dark Mind
- 히트맨: 에이전트 19
- Невразумительный
- 艰深
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Abstruse FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Abstruse, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Abstruse?
Abstruse runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Abstruse released?
Abstruse was released on November 1, 2019.
Who is in the cast of Abstruse?
Abstruse stars Kaiti Wallen as Amanda London, Tom Sizemore as Max London and Dennis Haskins as Senator Stevens, among 7 credited actors.
Does Abstruse have a post-credit scene?
No. Abstruse has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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