Perfect Sense (2011)

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In Glasgow, Scotland, while a mysterious pandemic begins to spread around the world, Susan, a brilliant epidemiologist, falls in love with Michael, a skillful cook.

Introduction
"Perfect Sense" is a 2011 romantic drama sci-fi movie directed by David Mackenzie. The motion picture stars Eva Green as Susan, an epidemiologist, and Ewan McGregor as Michael, a chef. Set against the background of a worldwide catastrophe, the film intricately links the personal romance of Susan and Michael with a tale of mass epidemic that slowly deprives human beings of their 5 senses.

The Plot
"Perfect Sense" starts as a love narrative in between Susan, a made up and pragmatic scientist, and Michael, a psychological and enthusiastic chef. They fulfill when Michael, who operates in the restaurant listed below Susan's apartment or condo, uses her a meal on his way home. As the story unfolds, their relationship deepens, bound progressively by the escalating crisis that afflicts the world.

Parallel to their love story, the world is experiencing an unusual and frightening epidemic that progresses in stages, each of which is linked to an individual sense. The first symptom is a profound sorrow, followed by the loss of odor. Then comes ravenous cravings, causing total loss of taste. This pattern continues, leading to the loss of hearing and, ultimately, sight. Each sensory loss is dramatically preceded by an extreme psychological break out.

Worldwide Impact and Personal Love Story
As the epidemic spreads worldwide, it brings worry and turmoil. The loss of sense is a metaphor for the loss of personal interaction and connection. However, in this bleak situation, the romance of Susan and Michael blossoms. Rather of driving them apart, the growing crisis brings them better together. They find out to communicate and develop their connection beyond their senses.

Climax
The culmination shows up when individuals all over the world lose their sight after a spell of extreme rage. Nevertheless, Susan and Michael, who have been separated, find each other in the turmoil just before the world plunges into sightless darkness. After they reunite, Michael describes the stars and the night sky as he sees it for the last time, leaving only his voice in Susan's darkness.

Conclusion
"Perfect Sense" blends the fear of a worldwide pandemic with a potent love story, asking profound questions about our sensory experience and the nature of love and connection. Rather of a resolution or description for the epidemic, the movie ends on a hopeful note. With all their senses gone, Susan and Michael, and apparently the people of the world, have actually learnt to live and love in their new condition.

Despite the horror and fear of the global catastrophe, the withstanding love story in "Perfect Sense" highlights the durability and versatility of humans. It makes the audience question their reliance on the senses and the possibility of love and connection even in their lack. Grounded in a special facility, it stands apart as a dystopian love that perfectly combines sci-fi melodrama with a deeply psychological story. The movie reminds audiences of the preciousness of sensory understandings, how people typically take these for approved, and the extensive significance and experience of love, sensed beyond the senses.

Top Cast

  • Ewan McGregor (small)
    Ewan McGregor
    Michael
  • Eva Green (small)
    Eva Green
    Susan
  • Ewen Bremner (small)
    Ewen Bremner
    James
  • Stephen Dillane (small)
    Stephen Dillane
    Stephen
  • Denis Lawson (small)
    Denis Lawson
    Boss
  • Anamaria Marinca (small)
    Anamaria Marinca
    Street Performer
  • Alastair Mackenzie (small)
    Alastair Mackenzie
    Virologist
  • Connie Nielsen (small)
    Connie Nielsen
    Jenny
  • Lauren Tempany (small)
    Lauren Tempany
    Girl in Bed
  • Shabana Akhtar Bakhsh (small)
    Shabana Akhtar Bakhsh
    Nurse
  • Caroline Paterson (small)
    Caroline Paterson
    Woman at Hospital