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Branded

Play trailer 2:30 Poster for Branded R Released Sep 7, 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 Nothing more than a freshman's first term paper for a sociology 101. Rated: 0.5/4 Sep 11, 2012 Full Review Michael Atkinson Village Voice There's almost a Seussian vibe in this heap, but no hint that it's intentional. Sep 11, 2012 Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times To borrow a hamburger chain's refrain, not lovin' it. Rated: 1.5/5 Sep 10, 2012 Full Review 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 Full Review Paul Chambers Movie Chambers Branded" is a confusing sci-fi thriller that takes itself much too seriously. Rated: D- Jan 21, 2013 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member You want to like the characters so much, but alas this is a cautionary tale... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review 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
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