The story-line was sub-par and the acting was nothing special.
But on the contrary the style in which the movie was presented was very unique and executed rather well. I like how it was a movie you were basically watching through a first person view(Blair) on the screen of a laptop. This way you see her searching things and looking things up from her point of view only while still seeing what other people are others are doing via Skype call. I think this was the best attribute of the movie because it helps you get into the protagonists mind and feel what they are feeling much more than a traditional 3rd person way of filming. You still get to see her reactions as well through her Skype portrait, so it was really a 2 for 1 in that aspect.
Also I HIGHLY recommend watching this on a laptop screen, it adds to the reality factor x10, and is probably the reason why it was one of my favorite movies of the year.
If you are unable to detach yourself from reality and empathize with characters, then this movie is not for you. If you can though, and put yourself in the shoes of the protagonist (kind of like virtual reality) then this movie is really a lot of fun.
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omendata
9 years ago
I can detach myself from reality entirely.
I can still watch Blakes 7 and Dr Who and become immersed even though it is set in a rainy quarry in Newcastle on a dreary Sunday afternoon.
I guess because I am a computer programmer; to me its just a busmans holiday and very boring to sit through and as you say the story was pants but then you go on to say its your favourite film of the year - illogical captain or are you just trying to be incongruous?
I did however visit your profile and just completed watching Project Almanac which i found to be a rather interesting movie - shame the end let it down but we once again disagree on that one as I gave it 6/10 - I have yet to watch "Branded" but i see you have now "ignored" me even before you replied on here , so you also prove you arent up for debate - shame that!
Favourite movie of the year - oh dear i cannot fathom that one at all!
The only website to give it a positive review is Rolling Stone - that I think says it all!
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Shane30794-799-181266
9 years ago
First off you are mixing me up with the other guy.
Second I never said it was my favorite I said ONE OF my favorites, which falls into maybe a top 10 for different reasons, and the reason this movie was up there was the way it was filmed.
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omendata
9 years ago
Nope not confusing you with the other guy you have blocked me!
Still one of your faves!
Wording/Syntax doesnt matter its semantics that matter.
You said the story was crap but it wa "one" of your favoruite moveis of the year?
How old are you?
Time to go back to school (if you arent already there) and learn grammar before you try to debate with the big boys!
Its uncle Frank Kirsty!
Its time to play!
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Shane30794-799-181266
9 years ago
1. No, you are wrong. You misread what I said and responded based on it meaning something completely different due to your illiteracy
2. You did it again, I never said the story was "crap"
3. I can like a certain movie for whatever the hell reasons I want, this is not a "debate"
4. You are smokin crack cuz I surely have not blocked you.
5.You need medication
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