Feb. 28, 2022|United States|109 Min.|n/A
Genre: Drama
Description: The Mystery of Her is a 2022 film that follows the journey of Ali Spencer, a popular high school student whose life takes an unexpected turn after a near-fatal car accident. As a talented and well-liked teenager, Ali seemed to have it all—she was the student council president, soccer team captain, girlfriend to the most admired guy in school, and part of the exclusive group of girls who dominated the school’s social scene. With the support of her highly successful event-planner mother, Ali excelled academically and even secured a full scholarship to Brown University. However, her life is turned upside down when the accident leaves her with memory loss, robbing her of her identity and threatening her future.
Despite its low-budget indie appearance, the film boasts decent cinematography and visually appealing locations. However, the plot is highly predictable, relying on overused themes and lacking meaningful character development. Targeting primarily teenage girls aged 13 to 16, the movie feels like a simplistic, glossy production akin to a cinematic version of a VSCO aesthetic. While it offers a second chance at life storyline, it ultimately fails to deliver anything substantial or memorable.
Cast director: Nicholas DiBella
Cast actor: Andrea Figliomeni, Winter Andrews, Nicolette Hart, Emma Jessop, Tyler Aser
Original name: The Mystery of Her