The Great Hack

Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): July 24, 2019

6.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 50 Ratings

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richardradAug 9, 2019

An unsatisfactory treatment of an alarming threat to democracy everywhere. The threat posed by Facebook, and big data deserves much more than this treatment. The film raises important questions, but would have been a great deal better with aAn unsatisfactory treatment of an alarming threat to democracy everywhere. The threat posed by Facebook, and big data deserves much more than this treatment. The film raises important questions, but would have been a great deal better with a journalist narrator, who doesn’t take sides. The production values, music and the characters who are portrayed are all annoying. The film is one-sided and a true disappointment.… Expand

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AudreyloreleiMar 6, 2023

Now I know the truth sometimes don’t believe all words from a friend i was told my boyfriend moving with other girls from his work place so I don’t really know if he has been cheating on mee and i have no proof of it so I have to access hisNow I know the truth sometimes don’t believe all words from a friend i was told my boyfriend moving with other girls from his work place so I don’t really know if he has been cheating on mee and i have no proof of it so I have to access his phone remotely to check alll details and also deleted messages and calls, So much thanks to [hackerspytech at gmail com] he did all i requested perfectly and without any trace and i got all deleted messages as well and since pass 3 days i have been seeing all incoming messages in my phone and I haven’t see anything wrong yet on his phone because I can easily read and see all his chat and calls without him knowing I really appreciate [hackerspytech at gmail com] for not making me take a wrong decision without proof .… Expand

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MovieRiffingAug 5, 2019

Based on an engaging, important, and ongoing story, The Great Hack manages to fumble it all away. The Netflix documentary tries to stylize what could be viewed by some as just complicated tech news, but in doing so waters down the content.Based on an engaging, important, and ongoing story, The Great Hack manages to fumble it all away. The Netflix documentary tries to stylize what could be viewed by some as just complicated tech news, but in doing so waters down the content. The Great Hack presents witnesses and facts in a haphazard manner; which when dealing with such politically charged material, does not come off as trustworthy. Those looking for a nice recap of events could give this a watch, but no new viewpoints or details are brought to the table for anyone else.… Expand

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SeussMyTubAug 23, 2019

A documentary about Cambridge Analytica and how they sort of manipulated consumer data to get Trump elected. Although its well meaning, its also very heavy handed and seems to imply that people were duped, and that CA used some sort ofA documentary about Cambridge Analytica and how they sort of manipulated consumer data to get Trump elected. Although its well meaning, its also very heavy handed and seems to imply that people were duped, and that CA used some sort of brainwashing techniques to win. This is of course not true. While CA may have done some underhanded tactics, in the end it was the people who willingly voted for who they wanted, so it was simply a form of persuasion, which is kinda normal for ad companies.… Expand

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QwertyasdfgJul 27, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We knew this, there's not much new stuff, these people made allot money, enjoyed life's excesses, then when it's over they act virtuous. Sham.… Expand

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cannnUJul 24, 2019

They literally took the 750 word news article you’ve already read about Cambridge Analytica and dragged it out into the most painfully boring explanation ever. I felt like the recording had been slowed down and had to keep slapping myself toThey literally took the 750 word news article you’ve already read about Cambridge Analytica and dragged it out into the most painfully boring explanation ever. I felt like the recording had been slowed down and had to keep slapping myself to stay awake. Really poor effort, don’t waste your time.… Expand

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DubeauJul 26, 2019

I though this documentary was good until the middle of it. Then it kind of dragged a lot around the girl, while not leaving place to the real events. I was particularly interested in the Brexit aspect of it. But the film fails to explain theI though this documentary was good until the middle of it. Then it kind of dragged a lot around the girl, while not leaving place to the real events. I was particularly interested in the Brexit aspect of it. But the film fails to explain the circumstance around the Brexit and at least one election that were served by Cambridge Analytica. I give it 60% because it was still making some valid points about social media data.… Expand

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katezoeAug 1, 2019

Thrilling documentary about Cambridge Analytica (Steve Bannon worked for them), and their connection to the Trump campaign, Leave.EU campaign and other elections around the world. Scary how "persuade able" voters are targeted with fake newsThrilling documentary about Cambridge Analytica (Steve Bannon worked for them), and their connection to the Trump campaign, Leave.EU campaign and other elections around the world. Scary how "persuade able" voters are targeted with fake news and their vote may be changed.… Expand

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FanonymousSep 3, 2019

Another political hack movie in which the "journalist" reporting the story has made his own judgment about what happened and then tries to get everyone involved to agree with him. The CA story is about the fact that ad companies try to findAnother political hack movie in which the "journalist" reporting the story has made his own judgment about what happened and then tries to get everyone involved to agree with him. The CA story is about the fact that ad companies try to find out which products you like and get you to buy them. Yep, that's what advertisers are paid for. And we are supposed to act surprised that Facebook sells user data. Well, the Phone Companies have been doing that decades before there was an internet. So direct marketers could call you up and annoy you. I find that much worse, personally.

What CA really did was find voters who might have not voted and persuaded them to vote because they were inclined to agree with their client's position. The producers are only upset that they got people to vote that the producers didn't agree with. Sour grapes. Getting apathetic voters out to vote is a good thing.… Expand

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ruub1234Aug 28, 2019

Some good and interesting points are made, but in the end it feels more like a documentary about some of the people that were involved then about the bigger picture.

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mrc_brnJan 15, 2020

Fascinating watch, if perhaps a bit messy. Our voting behaviors are successfully being manipulated and demonstrably driving society’s polarization through:
1. Unauthorized data mining of information we share freely on social media. 2.Fascinating watch, if perhaps a bit messy. Our voting behaviors are successfully being manipulated and demonstrably driving society’s polarization through:
1. Unauthorized data mining of information we share freely on social media. 2. Targeted messages on these social media platforms - which are at best callous with the truth - to drive us to vote a certain way.
It’s truly scary to realize to what extent, and how effective it’s been used.… Expand

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MeganBropheyFeb 27, 2023

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laurenhuggingsAug 14, 2023

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