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Brent H As someone who has worked in radio for over 25 years as both an on-air DJ and behind the scenes in production, whenever I see a movie that puts that branch of media on display, I'm always intrigued to see the direction they decide to focus on for the film. This particular movie isn't necessarily breaking new ground as Mel Gibson plays loud-mouth shock jock Elvis Cooney, who finds his audience among those listening during the graveyard shift. Up until the ultimate twist in the last 15 minutes, I found myself enjoying the setup and execution of the basic plot, which sees a disgruntled caller talking out his frustrations on the over-the-top disc jockey. It held my attention even in moments that I thought were absurd or downright ridiculous. The momentum they built during the first two-thirds of the movie had the potential to lead to a climactic ending that was creative and unique. Instead, I sat disappointed as I watched what played out before me. Given his reputation over the past 15-20 years, I'll give Gibson credit for playing an easily dislikable shock jock. He seemed to fill those shoes relatively easily. As far as the authenticity of a working radio environment? Well, considering automation runs just about everything nowadays, I had to suspend my disbelief that there would be an office of people working the overnight shift at a real commercial radio station. Don't go in with high hopes. Just turn off your brain and enjoy this film for what it is: a movie about a shock jock that tries to shock you. Or, maybe watch "Play Misty For Me" instead. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/29/25 Full Review Madison L this movie was so bad i feel like i need to go to therapy now. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/26/25 Full Review Leena C Absolutely ridiculous! First off why make a effing movie with jokes that shitty, waste of time. And the ending was dumb Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/15/25 Full Review Russell H Thoroughly enjoyed it until the ridiculous ending. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/03/25 Full Review Tyler S Was just on Netflix looking for something short, and came across this one. Thought the premise was interesting when I read it, and I got about what I expected. Nothing really that crazy, but nothing terrible. Story was something I haven't seen before, and I thought it was fine. Wasn't a fan of the writing tho. Also wish we had a bit more time to develop the characters. I thought the twists were fun too. Just very middle of the road for me. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review Serena O Horrible movie!! I love Mel Gibson but the writers for this movie are f*ed up. I wouldn't watch it unless u like bad writing and a disturbingly sick (in a bad way) plot twist. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/05/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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