As you may have heard and read by now, The Discovery, the latest film from Robert Redford, Jason Segel and Rooney Mara has a rather memorable first five minutes – and it’s true.

Written/directed by Justin Lader and Charlie McDowell respectively; the team who brought us the rather good ‘The One I Love (2014); The Discovery is a drama/mystery set two years after it’s scientifically proven that there is indeed an afterlife. 

In addition to the opening scene, I enjoyed some of the discussion about what happens in the afterlife – particularly the exploration of whether it’s actually real.

There are one or two more unexpected things that take place later on in the film. Things that had me surprised in a good way. Nevertheless, I feel that had it not been for the good opening scene, there would be much less to say about The Discovery. Reason being, most of the film is more ‘OK-ish’ than great.

I say, tune in for the first five minutes, and if you’re curious enough, continue on.

Happy Film Loving,

G