Throughout the movie there's background music that is variations on the second movement of Beethoven's 7th Symphony
Line of Events
A group of friends gather for a pre-wedding party that descends into an existential nightmare when an estranged friend arrives with a mysterious game that awakens long-hidden secrets, desires and grudges..
Referenced in Amanda the Jedi Show: NIGHT SWIM is Garbage | Explained (2024)
Coppelia: Act I: ValseWritten by Léo DelibesPerformed by Symfonický orchester Slovenského rozhlasu (as Slovak Radio Orchestra) and Andrew MogreliaCourtesy of Naxos of AmericaBy arrangement with HD Music Now Inc..
I went in knowing nothing and maybe it helped me appreciate it more as I had no expectations
It's quite original, well written, and the actors may not be big names but they're all doing a convincing job considering the premise.
I personally liked the directing and editing choices as well, which fit the characters and this being a product of our time, but I can see why it could be polarizing to some people who might be irritated with the whole younger millennial vibe
While I think it will keep most people guessing until the end with all the twists, if you've watched a lot of similar movies you might be able to guess most of what is going to happen; but that should not prevent you from enjoying the crazy, delightfully confusing ride!.