Branded

R

Released Sep 7, 2012

1h 46m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

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9%

11 Reviews

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24%

2,500+ Ratings

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Plagued by visions, a former advertising executive (Ed Stoppard) uncovers a clandestine campaign designed to usher in a new era of unbridled consumer consumption around the world.

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Probably the most under rated movie of all time. That's hardly surprising however considering it attacks the very concept of corporate branding and mass marketing, the two under lying principles that drive the careers of movie critics and reviewers. Is not so much a literal telling of the story but rather every detail is a representation of a concept. Most people probably won't understand what is going on as it breaks down the barriers of perception and requires you to actually think. Oh and I also loved the fact that the trailer was incredibly misleading, which is the entire point of this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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You want to like the characters so much, but alas this is a cautionary tale...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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juli k

Am I the only person on the planet that appreciates this movie?!!! Granted, it was a little weird in spots, and it wasn't what I expected (actually, I don't know what I expected, but this wasn't it) *But* I found the movie intriguing, imaginative, and heck, it held my attention. Off beat sense of humor, and good acting. I also found the issues it brought up interesting. So, if you like thought provoking, dark weird humor, and just weird period, just go with it! I am glad I did : )

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Don't believe the bad reviews. It's beautifully shot, features top notch actors, and a story with several intriguing twists and turns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

Es un trabajo que requiere una amplia atención. Centrada en la mercadotecnia actual, con un concepto distinto de las cintas que buscan concientizar a través de la sátira y corrientes sociales. Branded es un filme que no será del total agrado de cualquier espectador. Una trama sombría que se sumerge en medio de la utopía de su protagonista. Siendo una apuesta arriesgada, merece una oportunidad.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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This film couldn't be saved unless it was rewritten and remade into something else. Despite good performances from Tambor and Leelee Sobieski (who aren't in enough scenes and used poorly) the film falls flat on its face early on and never recovers even after expensive imaginary CGI creatures attached to everyone show up. Skip it unless you love horrible stories.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Jamie Bradshaw

Director

Alexander Doulerain

Director

Ed Stoppard

Misha Galkin

Leelee Sobieski

Abby Gibbons

Jeffrey Tambor

Bob Gibbons

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Monica Castillo

Boston Phoenix

Nothing more than a freshman's first term paper for a sociology 101.

Rated: 0.5/4

Sep 11, 2012

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Michael Atkinson

Village Voice

There's almost a Seussian vibe in this heap, but no hint that it's intentional.

Sep 11, 2012

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

To borrow a hamburger chain's refrain, not lovin' it.

Rated: 1.5/5

Sep 10, 2012

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Pat Padua

DCist

The movie takes such surreal turns that it's awfulness become a cinematic train wreck from which you can't avert your eyes.

Aug 30, 2018

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Paul Chambers

Movie Chambers

Branded" is a confusing sci-fi thriller that takes itself much too seriously.

Rated: D-

Jan 21, 2013

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

Satire usually implies at least a little bit of humor, and Branded is mostly humorless -- if it was ever actually trying to be funny, then it fails. If a satire should be pointed, then this movie is more on the dull side.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 26, 2012

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Synopsis

Plagued by visions, a former advertising executive (Ed Stoppard) uncovers a clandestine campaign designed to usher in a new era of unbridled consumer consumption around the world.

Director: Jamie Bradshaw, Alexander Doulerain
Producer: Aleksandr Lyubimov, Roman Petrenko, Boris Yukhananov
Screenwriter: Jamie Bradshaw, Alexander Doulerain
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Mirumir, Bomar OOD
Rating: R (Language|Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 7, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $342.8K
Runtime: 1h 46m