"Coherence" is a film that premiered in 2013, three years ago. Until this weekend, I’d never heard of it, but I’m glad I decided to give it a try. "Coherence" was directed and written by James Ward Byrkit, and focuses on one evening. On this particular evening eight friends have gathered for a dinner party to catch up, as with many group events it is difficult to get everyone together. During this particular evening there is also a comet passing over the Earth, which sets off a chain of events and causes the night to go from perfect catch up to complete chaos. You can check out the trailer here.
Byrkit filmed "Coherence" in an unusual manner, having mostly formed the idea for the story around using a living room and employing interesting manners for the actor’s to get in character. Filmed over the course of five days, each day the actor received a page of notes on how their character should behave in the upcoming scenes, and little tidbits for the actors to really take control and play their characters to how they view. Not only are the actors superb in their roles, but they really flesh out each character and the whole movie seems to come together on the strengths of their acting. The actors and actresses include Emily Baldoni, Maury Sterling, and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" alum Nicholas Brendon.
"Coherence" is a sci-fi thriller that really grasps at the audience and forces them to connect dots on exactly what is happening. While the bones of the story are flatly laid out for all to see, those who really dive in and try to piece together the mysteries of the film as they unfold on screen are going to be treated to another, more rewarding experience. While the ending is left ambiguous and up to the individual for what they believe would happen next, the end result is no less satisfying. With a barebones crew of actors and a quick filming time, Byrkit makes "Coherence" a movie well worth your attention. For many that were drawn in to Dan Trachtenberg’s mysterious spiritual sequel "10 Cloverfield Lane," "Coherence" offers audience a movie with the same type of atmosphere. It’s enclosed, condensed, intimate, and above all else truly thrilling. 
