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Mindscape

Sci-fi psychodrama offering fair suspense but little originality

Also called Anna. In a world where “telepathic detectives” can poke through your memories to solve problems and/or crimes, one such mind sleuth is tasked with persuading a rich kid to eat. He’s just getting back into the game after memories of his wife’s death interfered with his work, and young Anna presents him with more than just a bratty hunger strike. Though blandly directed, this sci-fi psychodrama offers fair suspense but little originality. The versatile Mark Strong is always good, and Taissa Farmiga, Vera’s 21-years-younger sister, is an actress to watch. Both deserve a better picture. Japanese title: Kioku Tantei to Kagi no Kakatta Shojo. (99 min)