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Resolution (2013): Ratings & Plot

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Resolution is a 2013 mystery thriller. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Metascore
80
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Resolution (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Mystery , Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Resolution About?

The premise of Resolution without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

While attempting an intervention for a friend struggling with addiction in a secluded cabin near an Indian reservation, Mike finds himself facing a far more terrifying ordeal. Ominous and escalating threats reveal a sinister presence, suggesting their friend’s troubles are intertwined with a dark supernatural force. As they fight for survival, Mike and his friends must confront a terrifying reality that goes far beyond addiction, testing their sanity and pushing them to the edge.

Resolution Themes & Keywords

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  • indian reservation
  • drug
  • cabin
  • videotape
  • addict
  • dog
  • handcuffed to a pipe
  • gun shooting
  • drug dealer
  • trailer home
  • friend
  • drugs
+38 more
  • drug addict
  • alternate reality
  • photograph
  • film projector
  • native american reservation
  • native american
  • man
  • leather bound book
  • home movie
  • vinyl record
  • smoking marijuana
  • visiting a grave
  • slide projector
  • living in a cave
  • sleeping bag
  • suicide attempt
  • severed arm
  • wrist cut
  • dog killed
  • found footage
  • laptop computer
  • paying for information
  • target shooting
  • smoking crack
  • out of ammunition
  • walking in the woods
  • adjustable crescent wrench
  • detoxification
  • crack pipe
  • golden retriever
  • ammunition cooking off
  • vhs tape
  • supernatural horror
  • suspense mystery
  • cd
  • best friend
  • knife
  • mirror
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Ratings

Resolution Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Resolution 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

Plot

Resolution Plot Summary

What happens in Resolution from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Two friends, Michael “Mike” Danube, portrayed by Peter Cilella, and Chris Daniels, played by Vinny Curran, embark on a hunting trip to a cabin nestled deep in the forest, a place filled with cherished memories of joy and laughter. However, this time around, their outing takes a dark turn as Chris grapples with severe meth addiction. In an attempt to help his friend, Mike resorts to extreme measures; he gives Chris an electric shock from a self-defense device and handcuffs him to a pipe on the wall. Unsure of how to deal with the situation, Mike steps out to shop at a nearby supermarket, but not before he enjoys a brief moment bonding with a dog he encounters on the way back.

Full summary

The whole story of Resolution, scene by scene

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Videos

Resolution Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Resolution.

Resolution Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Resolution?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Resolution

2 cars on screen: the 1997 Jeep Cherokee and the 1973 Chevrolet C-10.

  • 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Resolution 1997 Jeep Cherokee Important role
  • 1973 Chevrolet C-10 in Resolution 1973 Chevrolet C-10 Minor role
Details

Resolution Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Resolucion” and “Ломка”.

Also known as
  • Resolucion
  • Ломка
  • Resolution - Cabin of Death
  • Feloldozás
  • 레졸루션
  • 决案
  • 最佳基友闖死關
  • Rasplet

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FAQ

Resolution FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Post-Credit Scene

Runtime, release date, ratings and post-credit scenes of Resolution, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Resolution?

Resolution runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Resolution released?

Resolution was released on January 25, 2013.

How is Resolution rated?

Resolution has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does Resolution have a post-credit scene?

No. Resolution has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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