For example, about five minutes in, Em, Mike, Beth and Lee have a conversation explaining who Laurie is. The core concept of the film is pure gold, but it’s the way Byrkit introduces it and then how he so deftly manipulates all of the elements within it that turns the idea into something rousing and unforgettable.Įven though the first act of the film is loaded with exposition, it’s all delivered in a very natural manner. “Coherence” essentially takes place in one location with just eight main players yet Byrkit still manages to make each and every scene feel fresh and engaging while also upping the narrative’s forward momentum. The best way to walk into James Ward Byrkit’s first feature is knowing nothing about what you’re getting yourself into, so this assessment of “Coherence” will remain rather vague. Does this have anything to do with Miller’s comet, which is passing Earth at this very moment? No one knows, but Hugh’s brother might so Hugh and Amir make their way over to get some answers, but their visit only winds up sparking more questions. Power goes out all the time for various reasons, but the strange thing is, the entire neighborhood is without electricity except for just one house about two blocks away.

It’s all small talk and a little bit of gossip until the lights go out. “Coherence” focuses on Em (Emily), Kevin (Maury Sterling), Mike (Nicholas Brendon), Lee (Lorene Scafaria), Beth (Elizabeth Gracen), Hugh (Hugo Armstrong), Amir (Alex Manugian) and Laurie (Lauren Maher), a group of friends reuniting for a dinner party. There’s more suspense in this low budget dialogue-driven sci-fi thriller than many effect-heavy, $100 million+ blockbuster wannabes. Starring: Emily Foxler, Maury Sterling, Nicholas Brendon, Lorene Scafaria, Elizabeth Gracen, Hugo Armstrong, Alex Manugian, Lauren Maher

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