Discontinued

This was a welcome entry to the catalogue of "explore a philosophical issue by introducing a scenario, and then have the main character walk around getting different people's perspectives" indie films. The worst parts were the attempts at comedy, to be frank, but the movie did eventually abandon the silliness. Most of the acting was very amateur, which was why a lot of the comedy felt so stiff. Picardo, Hutchinson, and Fishburne carried the show, and this Bonini guy was pretty good too (the character isn't his fault). For a very limited movie I was impressed. It held my interest and even stimulated my brain. Worth a watch.

Some have called it "The 4th Turning," others call it "The Great Reset;" regardless of what it's called, it an Industrial Revolution of sorts (again). So many things go into this new Industrial whirlwind that promises to make the previous industrial revolutions primitive and obsolete. One of the features of this future for humanity is Virtual Reality while another is Transhumanism. This movie explores this perceived reality, from a point of view similar to that of ants. Ants represent a collective society; And, this new industry proposes that we are as well, it we are to adapt and survive this all. I just added this editorial. This flick is actually very complicated with respect to the multiple layers and themes (imagined & addressed) - related to our very future, that which is unraveling every day...

It's a decent idea, but this movie is extremely slow and not thought provoking at all. It had a lot of potential. The acting and music selection was not great, cinematography is fine, but in terms of storyline? Abysmal. Throughout the entire movie, I felt as if I was watching a movie produced by a highschool movie production team as an assignment. The realism felt completely off and is not at all how you would expect humans would respond, in fact I think the majority would chose to stay. Each to their own, I appreciate everyone has their own opinion, but it takes a lot for me to skip through a movie. I wanted it to get better, but 3/10 I stand by what I said, the movie is less thought provoking than these reviews.

This is a really great little movie. The lead actress is excellent - especially in the first act - and the supporting cast do a fine job, too. There a lots of little touches in this movie that make it so good. Like in the first act where she is depressed and watching a documentary about The Pyramids being built by aliens, and when she tosses and turns so violently when she tries to sleep. The second act, after the great reveal, is a little weaker and almost undoes the great opening act, but it is in the final act that the sense of self really shines. The movie is very philosophical but in a very modern sense. It looks at what we are and what it means to be 'alive'. For me, it gave a sense of how we all share this consciousness and I was deeply moved by the ending.

I enjoyed this movie! The premise is intriguing, the acting is good (the main actress does a great job), and the production is perfectly adequate. There is some light comedy, but also some interesting questions. Recommended for people who enjoy speculative fiction. I'm actually surprised that more movies have not addressed the questions raised here: what is it all about? Does anything make sense? I am also intrigued by the hints about the responsibility to simulated life forms, what to do with them, and so on. This movie is punching well above its weight in terms of philosophical questions.