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The 2nd Law

The 2nd Law

2021
Drama
6 min
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Rhys, a lonely man, goes through a series of traumatic events and reaches a climax, causing him to remember and relive memories from his past.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Maya Heinecke
Starring
Samuel Tanner / Matilda Hayes Bell / Dominic McNamara / Sebastian Hole

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

haunting introspective dark emotional challenging raw powerful somber psychological compelling heavy authentic

Reviews

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Penelope Croft
Mar 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Samuel Tanner delivers a performance that carries the weight of 'The 2nd Law' on his shoulders, portraying Rhys's isolation and subsequent trauma with palpable authenticity. The film's premise, revolving around a man forced to confront his past after…

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Arthur Finch
Mar 31, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is filmmaking with a potent emotional core. 'The 2nd Law' is a masterclass in atmosphere and performance, driven by Samuel Tanner's extraordinary portrayal of Rhys. The journey from profound loneliness through debilitating trauma to a reckoning with…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The 2nd Law' presents a challenging, internalised drama centred on Rhys, portrayed with a compelling vulnerability by Samuel Tanner. The film navigates a path through trauma and loneliness, leading to a pivotal moment where past recollections resurface with…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'The 2nd Law,' director Unknown crafts a stark and unflinching portrait of a man undone by his past. Samuel Tanner delivers a tour de force as Rhys, a lonely soul whose life unravels with brutal efficiency. The…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Samuel Tanner anchors 'The 2nd Law' with a performance steeped in quiet desperation. The film, helmed by an unseen director, plunges us into the isolated world of Rhys, a man whose existence is shattered by a series of…

FAQs

Audiences drawn to character studies and emotionally intense dramas are likely to find 'The 2nd Law' engaging. Those interested in narratives that explore the impact of trauma, the nature of memory, and themes of isolation might connect with its subject matter. The film seems geared towards viewers who appreciate a more introspective and psychologically focused cinematic experience.