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The Mimic

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58% Tomatometer 19 Reviews 59% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Based on a true story, this clever, intriguing, and hyperbolic comedy follows the main character - 'the Narrator' (Thomas Sadoski) who is befriended by his young new neighbor 'the Kid’ (Jake Robinson), after he joins the local newspaper team. Obsessed with the idea that the Kid may be a sociopath, the Narrator goes to extreme lengths to uncover the truth about him and his wife, a woman he ultimately begins to fancy. Between long walks down the street, a twisted dinner date, and a car drive gone terribly wrong, the Narrator gets closer and closer to the truth about the Kid. But the truth, as he finds, is anything but what he expected.

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Critics Consensus

Although its darkly humorous look at sociopathy can be off-putting, The Mimic earns points for boldness and originality.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News 02/10/2021
2.5/4
Gina Gershon has a hilarious scene-stealing cameo while Sadoski and Robinson make an appealing odd couple in a chipper black comedy. Go to Full Review Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com 02/05/2021
1/4
The Mimic is a brief feature that feels longer, a tiring experience that isn't rewarding when the credits roll. Go to Full Review Federico Furzan Movie-Blogger.com 02/03/2023
2.5/5
The Mimic goes back and forth in amusing conversations between two characters with a story to tell. The approach doesn’t let them get out of an overbearing atmosphere that seems to come from a hybrid of Groucho Marx and Sigmund Freud. Go to Full Review Kathy Fennessy Video Librarian Magazine 07/21/2021
2.5/4
The cast hits their marks, and [Thomas] Mazziotti keeps predictability at bay, but it's tough to shake the feeling that it all would've worked better as a short... Go to Full Review Steven Warner In Review Online 06/06/2021
Smug and self-congratulatory ... For his next film, Mazziotti should try to mimic something watchable. Go to Full Review Bill Arceneaux Moviegoing with Bill 03/25/2021
2.5/5
It's a feat inside a nesting doll of arrogance, with enough color to make it attractive. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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NWIC C @RT37633137 02/15/2025 Who would think that a movie over 80 minutes long could fly by in what seems like 20 minutes, but alas the wonders of today's technology which includes the conveniences of fast forward. With such an accomplished actress as Marilu Henner one would expect writing that would stand up to a higher standard but unfortunately in this case one would be expecting too much. The Mimic feels like the first page was written, off which this excellent cast was told to ad-lib the rest of the movie. Even this ensemble of great talent could not perform that kind of a miracle. Regarding the fast forward feature, that would only be for your convenience should you decide to track down a scene by the late Michael Emmet Walsh or perhaps one by Austin Pendleton or Marilu Henner.....otherwise you are doomed (as I was) to be tortured with disjointed scenes seeming unwritten and unrehearsed for the entire painfully long 81 minutes. See more 11/07/2021 This is a very unique, witty and well-written picture. The acting and direction is top quality. Definitely worth your time! See more 11/07/2021 Loved it. A movie that keeps you engaged from beginning to end. A study in human behavior that makes you think. Well-written, unique and very entertaining. The cast is a great compilation of familiar faces, who all bring their A-game. See more 11/07/2021 Movie was intriguing throughout. Has a higher level sense of humor that keeps you laughing and thinking See more 04/28/2021 Pretty funny, kind of stupid and cleverly written. The two leads chemistry works quite well as they each navigate the films rater engaging narrative. Does lose some momentum towards the end, but its a brief enough film that it may go unnoticed by many. 6.5/10 See more 03/01/2021 If you are tired of overloaded Hollywood blockbuster, this movie is worth trying. Just for yourself :) See more Read all reviews
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Thomas F. Mazziotti

Director

Thomas Sadoski

The Narrator

Jake Robinson

The Kid

Austin Pendleton

Driver

Gina Gershon

Paula

Marilu Henner

Assistant Editor

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Synopsis Based on a true story, this clever, intriguing, and hyperbolic comedy follows the main character - 'the Narrator' (Thomas Sadoski) who is befriended by his young new neighbor 'the Kid’ (Jake Robinson), after he joins the local newspaper team. Obsessed with the idea that the Kid may be a sociopath, the Narrator goes to extreme lengths to uncover the truth about him and his wife, a woman he ultimately begins to fancy. Between long walks down the street, a twisted dinner date, and a car drive gone terribly wrong, the Narrator gets closer and closer to the truth about the Kid. But the truth, as he finds, is anything but what he expected.
Director
Thomas F. Mazziotti
Producer
Benjamin Cox
Screenwriter
Thomas F. Mazziotti
Distributor
Gravitas Ventures
Production Co
Red Square Pictures
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 5, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 5, 2021
Runtime
1h 21m
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