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| Release Date: June 26, 2015

6.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 12 Ratings

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kenzeddAug 6, 2015

I heard nothing about this movie before I read the synopsis on Netfix. After watching, I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. For me, it was best viewed not like a plot with a definable scheme and story but more as a series of thoughts orI heard nothing about this movie before I read the synopsis on Netfix. After watching, I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. For me, it was best viewed not like a plot with a definable scheme and story but more as a series of thoughts or concepts. Every scene provoked an idea, posing a question. It didn't really seek to give answers to those questions, which was thematically in lieu with the entire movie. While there may be a more obvious push for a statement about the vacuous natures of society, i felt this was only the backdrop for the deeper aspects of the movie.
The visuals were well conceived (but the CGI was a bit bleh). The emphasis on minimalistic spaces, small, boxed, empty rooms with streets and parks seemingly devoid of people (in a purportedly overpopulated world) was perfect. A sense of loneliness pervaded, a feeling of being surrounded by people you can't see, hear or connect with, despite their presence. The dull pastels and muted tones complemented this disconnection. Nothing has bold life, vivid emotions.
The plot played out well, hitting notes I didn't expect to see coming.
All and all, definitely worth 90 minutes if you are in a mood to ponder, and certainly worth the watch if you have any interest in the role of women. :-)

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JLuis_001Oct 18, 2021

A slow burner that didn't catch me, despite its interesting premise.

Apparently from what I understand, director Jennifer Phang expanded on the original story of a short film.
How good of an idea was that? I'm not really sure.

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tonykurebusuJun 27, 2023

For a film format, it was pretty dry. Possibly coming up with this idea would have been a great episode for Black Mirror.

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