Gray Matter is a 2023 American science fiction thriller drama film written by Philip Gelatt, directed by Meko Winbush and starring Mia Isaac, Jessica Frances Dukes and Garret Dillahunt.[1] It is Winbush's feature directorial debut.[2][3]

Gray Matter
Directed byMeko Winbush
Written byPhilip Gelatt
Produced byJeanette Volturno
Yolanda T. Cochran
Jessica Malanaphy
StarringMia Isaac
Jessica Frances Dukes
Garret Dillahunt
Distributed byHBO Max
Release date
  • July 13, 2023 (2023-07-13)
Running time
87 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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16-year-old Aurora longs for a normal life, but must first learn to control her psychic powers.

Cast

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Release

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The film was released on HBO Max on July 13, 2023.[2]

Reception

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The film has a 17% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on six reviews.[4] Proma Khosla of IndieWire graded the film a B-.[3]

Elisabeth Vincentelli of The New York Times gave the film a negative review, describing it as "by-the-numbers, by-committee product."[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Vincentelli, Elisabeth (July 13, 2023). "'Gray Matter' Review: Unusual Abilities, the Usual Plot Possibilities". The New York Times. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Humphrey, Julia (June 21, 2023). "'Gray Matter' Trailer: Mia Isaac Is a Force to Be Reckoned With". Collider. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Khosla, Proma (July 14, 2023). "'Gray Matter' Review: Latest 'Project Greenlight' Film Plays It Far Too Safe". IndieWire. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "Gray Matter". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
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