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Empathy, Inc.

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A venture capitalist discovers the sinister plans for a new, cutting-edge technology called Xtreme Virtual Reality.
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Anton Bitel Little White Lies Like the start-up company from which it takes its name, Empathy, Inc may be a modest, low-budget operation, but it nonetheless accommodates some very big ideas... May 11, 2020 Full Review Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times A killer concept falls frustratingly short of the finish line in "Empathy, Inc.," a dark morality tale that ambitiously casts contemporary technology in a throwback visual setting. Sep 13, 2019 Full Review Dennis Harvey Variety A clever indie suspense that draws on fantasy-tinged notions of virtual reality and identity exchange to create an ingenious tale more in the realm of an intimately-scaled thriller than sci-fi. Sep 4, 2019 Full Review Jason Adams My New Plaid Pants "Thrilling and elliptically sinister" Jan 14, 2022 Full Review Scott Wold Paste Magazine For a movie that initially tastes like an unexpected treat, it's especially disappointing that Empathy, Inc.'s third act sours and leaves a bitter aftertaste. Rated: 6.3/10 Sep 27, 2019 Full Review Abbie Bernstein Assignment X A fairly smart, twisty techno fable. Rated: B Sep 16, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bud L Was ok but too many plot holes. Like if you have to wear the headset and be plugged in to the computer then how come the other person doesn’t? Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/01/24 Full Review Audience Member Interesting choice to have this be in b&w considering that development is slow and tension minimal and the intrigue isn't quite there as it drifts further and further from a good idea as it goes. Could have been more twisted, hate to say it but it needed more internal character conflict and voice over monologue. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Great indie sci-fi noir thriller love it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Was really surprised by this little indie. It's shot (like the very best noir films) in a gorgeous black and white and features some strong performances from the actors (most of whom i hadn't heard of before). I'd say if you like dystopian sci-fi then you should check this out. Cause if Black Mirror is a gateway drug then Empathy Inc. is the dark stuff your dealer saves for himself. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review brad p Character-driven ‘Empathy, Inc.' Channels "Black Mirror" Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Really nice writing. A bit of a drooping stretch of taffy on the suspension of disbelief; it's existential after all, not supposed to be literal, but I had fun. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A venture capitalist discovers the sinister plans for a new, cutting-edge technology called Xtreme Virtual Reality.
Director
Yedidya Gorsetman
Producer
Yedidya Gorsetman, Josh Itzkowitz, Mark Leidner
Screenwriter
Mark Leidner
Distributor
Dark Star Pictures
Production Co
Rigel Films
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 13, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 24, 2019
Runtime
1h 37m
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