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Naked Singularity

Naked Singularity

2021
Crime Drama
94 min R USA
4.591 / 10
4.9 IMDB

When a successful New York public defender loses his first case, he is pulled into a drug heist by a former client in an effort to beat the…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Sara Blechman / Tess Raih / Alex Backus / Chase Palmer / Niccolo Vitelli / Anna Lomakina
Starring
John Boyega / Olivia Cooke / Bill Skarsgård / Ed Skrein / Linda Lavin / Tim Blake Nelson / Kyle Mooney / Robert Christopher Riley

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Naked Singularity', John Boyega’s portrayal of a public defender’s crisis of conscience is the film’s strongest asset. He’s tasked with navigating a plot that feels both timely in its critique of systemic injustice and somewhat familiar in…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 31, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The premise of 'Naked Singularity' is certainly intriguing: a public defender flips the script on a broken system via a drug heist. John Boyega shoulders the lead role with commendable effort, but the film struggles to balance its…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Naked Singularity' is a refreshingly offbeat entry that uses the framework of a heist to dissect the failures of the legal system. John Boyega delivers a nuanced performance, portraying a man whose moral compass is tested and ultimately…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

There's a bold, anarchic spirit at the heart of 'Naked Singularity', which, while admirable, doesn't quite coalesce into a fully satisfying whole. John Boyega gives his all as a public defender pushed to his limits, his earnestness a…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

John Boyega anchors 'Naked Singularity' with a performance that navigates the complexities of his character's descent from legal champion to reluctant outlaw. The film’s tone is a curious blend of urgent social commentary and almost absurdist crime caper,…

FAQs

While 'Naked Singularity' features a drug heist, its premise suggests it deviates from the standard heist genre. The motivation stems from a critique of the justice system rather than pure financial gain. This thematic underpinning, combined with a potentially unconventional tone, indicates a film that uses the heist as a vehicle for broader social commentary and character drama.