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Perception (2012)

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Dr. Daniel Pierce, a neuroscientist and professor, is recruited to help the federal government crack difficult cases. His intimate knowledge of human behavior and masterful understanding of the mind give him an extraordinary ability to read people, but his eccentric view of the world and less-than-stellar social skills can often interfere with his work.

IMDB Rating: 7.5

IMDB Votes: 23000

Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Country: USA

Duration: 42 min

Plot tags: exciting, mind bending, offbeat, intellectual, serious, detective, psychological, entertaining, dramatic, crime drama