Discontinued

2022

1h 31m

Comedy

Sci-Fi

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Sarah is a millennial with high anxiety and a low opinion of what the future holds for humanity. When a bizarre broadcast reveals that reality is just an elaborate computer simulation that will be shut down in one week, she watches on as madness ensues. With help from an AI guide, Sarah navigates the end of the world as she knows it while charting an unlikely course toward self-actualization.

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Matthew Turner

Action Reloaded

A thoughtful, smartly acted drama that’s worth seeking out.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 24, 2023

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Loren King

Loren King

An original and engaging take on the end of the world.

May 12, 2023

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Shikhar Verma

High on Films

This science-fiction-augmented-reality-twilight-zone thing is used for a self-actualization narrative for the protagonist to look within and discover who she is and what she really wants.

May 10, 2023

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Cole Smithey

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Forget about things like three act structure, having an empathetic protagonist, or even thematic subtext for that matter, "Discontinued" is content to spin its wheels in existential mud for 90 minutes.

Rated: ZERO STARS

Apr 29, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

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Its story is too vague to dig too deeply into it.

Apr 27, 2023

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Ronak Kotecha

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Drawing on concepts from "The Matrix" and "Juno," "Discontinued" is a delightful and amusing film that is just as twisted as it is entertaining.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 25, 2023

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Michael L

A wonderful first effort! Very meditative in subject matter and pace, but overall leaves interesting tidbits in the way it goes on to reveal itself.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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Sensei H

I'm actually really shocked by the high scores, unless Rotten Tomatoes has suddenly gotten a whole new low standard scoring system setup for Gen Z, because the realization that this movie is garbage comes around 30 minutes when it reveals the most stupid and obvious conspiracy theory fatalist concept that all Gen Z kids think is the most appropriate excuse for the state of the world today, or some kind of dark explanation so they can deny any personal responsibility or accountability for the future. The only thing that makes me feel like the world is ending, or that none of it had any meaning, or that the future is lost is THIS MOVIE. (Afterward) The only way this movie could have added another star or two is if it had Lawrence Fishburne and the old Ellen Paige in it, which makes this version seem even worse now.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/24

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Mahdiyeh H

Despite the annoying pacing of its second half, <i>Discontinued<i> runs on a pretty thought-provoking concept, and I found the wry humor integrated into the personality of the main character quite riveting.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/05/23

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Eric B

Great film! Loved the character development of the lead and plot. Also enjoyed the way the story portrayed the concept of simulated reality.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/28/23

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David A

Prodcution values and acting were overall community-theater level (which is absolutely fine as long as your expectations match). Sound track was underwhelming; it was similar to an 80's movie with synth-only music. The story raised some interesting philosophical points at the cost of modest endorsement of suicide (wouldn't recommend if that is trigger for you). The story was uneven with some jarring, poorly incorporated elements. There have been so many interesting takes on this story, that it is hard to recommend this one. The movie's greatest strength seems to be plugging in to a current Zeitgeist about the state of the world as viewed through the eyes of a discouraged young person. I asked my daughter what she liked about the movied and she said that the lead's life struggles and perspective were "relatable". It is too bad that the arc of character development didn't move much from that starting position.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/24/23

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Kurt P

A good view. Interesting perspective from a young millennial.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/28/23

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Synopsis

Sarah is a millennial with high anxiety and a low opinion of what the future holds for humanity. When a bizarre broadcast reveals that reality is just an elaborate computer simulation that will be shut down in one week, she watches on as madness ensues. With help from an AI guide, Sarah navigates the end of the world as she knows it while charting an unlikely course toward self-actualization.

Director: Trevor Peckham
Screenwriter: Trevor Peckham
Distributor: Giant Pictures
Production Co: Discontinued Film
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 2, 2023
Runtime: 1h 31m

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