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Angie is a working-class girl who is forced by financial necessity to become an expert in making the party drug Ecstasy in the chemistry lab at her prestigious West Coast university.
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Kimber Myers Los Angeles Times 09/13/2018
"MDMA"... doesn't fully communicate the context of Angie's experience priors to the film, keeping us removed from the character and the movie as a whole. Go to Full Review Amy Nicholson Variety 09/12/2018
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MDMA is all excess: giant hair, stacks of silver bangles, dramatic flashbacks, and lots of shouting Go to Full Review Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter 05/03/2017
It's Wang's eye for social realities, brought to life by her cast, that gives her film its edge. Go to Full Review Austin Trunick Under the Radar 11/27/2018
5/10
First-time feature filmmaker Angie Wang blended her own experience in the illicit drug industry with fiction, crafting a story that lies somewhere in between. Go to Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 09/14/2018
The redemption arc plays out with minimal subtlety or surprise, leaving the film's amusing period details as the only saving grace. Go to Full Review David Noh Film Journal International 09/14/2018
[Wang's] screenplay is a roiling yet random stew of melodramatic elements all too calculated to wring the most extreme emotional reaction from the viewer. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 26 MDMA is a poorly executed thriller that struggles to deliver a coherent story. The film flirts with dark themes like coercion and manipulation but never fully develops them, leaving the narrative aimless and confusing. Key plot points feel rushed or underexplored, making it hard to connect with the characters or understand their motivations. The screenplay lacks focus, veering between thriller, melodrama, and gratuitous sexualized imagery, which adds little to the story and feels exploitative. Performances are uneven; while some actors try to bring depth, the weak narrative undermines them, leaving characters unrelatable. Pacing is inconsistent, with long dull stretches interrupted by occasional suspense, which fails to maintain engagement. Directorially, the film has competent visuals but cannot compensate for storytelling flaws. Overall, MDMA is a misfire—ambitious in theme but lacking substance, leaving viewers disconnected and disappointed, and ultimately failing See more 07/27/2019 Fantastic, educational, deep stuff. See more 01/07/2019 Really amateurish acting and directing. Don't waste your time. See more 12/14/2018 I entered my 20s in the early 80s. This movie was captivating. It was an exceptional execution of a great screenplay. The performances were also top notch and the editing superb. Certain scenes are difficult but it never fell to anything approaching gratuitous and unnecessary trash typical of big budget theatrical releases these days. This movie is perfect proof that you don't need CGI and 100 million or ever 10 million to film a GREAT movie. See more 10/25/2018 Angie Wang is a dreamer and a realist - which perhaps is the reason "MDMA" is such a brilliant film. The glamour, isolation, and forgiveness told is an experience for all to see. MDMA is a movie that left me curious and hopeful for all who may be struggling with these issues today. If you have not seen this yet, I highly encourage it. Angie Wang is an outstanding director. See more 10/21/2018 I really enjoyed this movie. I can't wait for the prequel or series. This movie seems to offer just a glimpse into the entire story. I hope there's more to come in some kind of way. See more Read all reviews
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Angie Wang

Director

Annie Q. Riegel

Angie

Francesca Eastwood

Jeanine

Elisa Donovan

Mary

Pierson Fode

Alex

Noah Segan

Lior

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Movie Info

Synopsis Angie is a working-class girl who is forced by financial necessity to become an expert in making the party drug Ecstasy in the chemistry lab at her prestigious West Coast university.
Director
Angie Wang
Producer
Angie Wang, Richard J. Bosner
Screenwriter
Angie Wang
Distributor
Shout! Studios
Production Co
Shout! Factory, Blue Creek Pictures
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 14, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 14, 2018
Runtime
1h 38m
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