Comet

Comet follows Dell, a skeptical, weary man, and Kimberly, a sharp thinking woman, as a chance meeting draws them into an imperfect connection. Their chemistry feels like solving a puzzle that keeps shifting as they learn to read each other. The romance unfolds across a mosaic of moments and places, from a meteor shower in Los Angeles to a Paris hotel room, and to a phone call that reframes what came before. Time slips in arcs and echoes, letting conversations loop and memories collide. The film uses these shifts to probe longing, trust, and the geometry of love, all with wit and warmth. The tone stays witty and humane, letting you feel the push and pull without surrendering to sentiment.

Directed by Sam Esmail, Comet arrived in 2014 as one of his early features. It rests on an original screenplay and stars Justin Long and Emmy Rossum in the central pair. The film blends sharp dialogue with offbeat visual rhythms.

Box office data for Comet is not widely reported, reflecting a limited release and a modest footprint. The film played in select theaters and on demand, appealing to a niche audience who appreciate romance and sci fi in independent venues.

Awards: no major nominations or wins. Comet did not secure accolades, and any recognition came from smaller festivals or critics groups at most. Reviewers frequently point to the strong chemistry between Long and Rossum and to Esmail's experimentation with nonlinear time as its strengths. For curious viewers and devoted fans.

Reception and themes: The film's nonlinear structure and brisk dialogue polarize audiences, but many applaud its willingness to blend romance with sci fi humor. It questions how memory and miscommunication shape love, whether cynicism can be softened by genuine connection, and how time itself tests commitment for many viewers globally.