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Branded

Play trailer 2:30 Poster for Branded R 2012 1h 46m Sci-Fi Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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9% Tomatometer 11 Reviews 24% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
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.

Critics Reviews

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Monica Castillo Boston Phoenix 09/11/2012
0.5/4
Nothing more than a freshman's first term paper for a sociology 101. Go to Full Review
Michael Atkinson Village Voice 09/11/2012
There's almost a Seussian vibe in this heap, but no hint that it's intentional. Go to Full Review
Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 09/10/2012
1.5/5
To borrow a hamburger chain's refrain, not lovin' it. Go to Full Review
Pat Padua DCist 08/30/2018
The movie takes such surreal turns that it's awfulness become a cinematic train wreck from which you can't avert your eyes. Go to Full Review
Paul Chambers Movie Chambers 01/21/2013
D-
Branded" is a confusing sci-fi thriller that takes itself much too seriously. Go to Full Review
Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media 09/26/2012
2/5
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. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Korra N Jul 13 This had the potential to be a gripping & disturbing spiritual successor to THEY LIVE, but instead it's a cheap-looking mess with laughably bad visual effects & stilted acting. See more Nic T Jul 4 This movie being revieuw bombed by capitalists who don`t understand the looming emotion of fear and supression becouse they are the one causing it not the one sufforing it, is a testament to how much of a masterpiece this movie is. See more Mario C May 5 Movie critics are the least trusted profession next to Congress. This movie, while not the best, is a demonstration of the problems of marketing, advertising, and influencers before even today's current social media infection. It's weird. It's odd. It's not traditional. Which is why haters are gonna hate. Sit back. Get high. Watch the movie. See more 01/17/2022 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. See more 04/27/2021 You want to like the characters so much, but alas this is a cautionary tale... See more juli k 07/05/2019 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 : ) See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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
Jamie Bradshaw, Alexander Doulerain
Screenwriter
Jamie Bradshaw, Alexander Doulerain
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
Bomar OOD, Mirumir
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