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Rolla G It really is the next logical step in reality TV . . . kill them all, and let the Nielsons sort 'em Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review K W Great writing, performances, and execution Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/10/25 Full Review Chett T "Series 7," a cinematic opus of unparalleled ingenuity and narrative prowess, stands as a testament to the artistry of contemporary filmmaking. With a scintillating fusion of dark satire and visceral intensity, it artfully navigates the treacherous waters of reality television's moral decay. This cinematic masterpiece weaves a tapestry of existential quandaries, as it thrusts its characters into a crucible of primal survival. The film's unflinching examination of the human condition amidst the glare of the televised spectacle is nothing short of breathtaking. The performances, my dear connoisseur of cinema, are nothing less than virtuosic. The ensemble cast breathes life into their roles with a fervor that resonates deeply, while the film's unconventional narrative structure adds layers of complexity and depth to their characters. The director's deft hand guides us through a labyrinthine narrative, where suspense and moral ambiguity coalesce in a symphony of tension. Each twist and revelation is delivered with a flourish, ensnaring the audience in a web of uncertainty. In sum, "Series 7" is a tour de force of cinematic storytelling, an exploration of human nature under the relentless gaze of the modern media machine. It is a triumph of intellect and emotion, a work that will linger in the recesses of one's consciousness long after the final credits roll. A true magnum opus of contemporary cinema! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/05/23 Full Review Audience Member I absolutely loved this movie. In fact, I used to use it to teach about the power of the media. It is funny, violent---and prophetic. A superb satire---about a reality show in which people hunt each other down. Couldn't happen--- could it? A great movie. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member When I first watched this, I wasn't really interested, because it seemed to be just blood and violence, then as it progressed and grew more twisted and dark I was drawn into this horrifying story, and it only adds more drama, when you get to the last two people alive. I was sitting on the edge of my seat. I definitely recommend this to others. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Written and directed by Daniel Minahan, (I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) and TV's Game of Thrones), this pitch black comedy satirises the grow in reality television. While this sort of thing had been done the year before in Battle Royale (2000), this has a brilliant sense of humour, and the way it's shot makes it looks like it's appealing to the lowest common denominator, but it's an intelligent film. The Contenders is a TV show, where players are selected as part of a random lottery, and they're put together in one town and they have to kill each other until there's one person left. Series 7 is taking place in the town of Newbury, Connecticut. Reigning series champion Dawn Lagarto (Brooke Smith) is back, and the new contestants are Connie Trabucco (Marylouise Burke), Jeffrey Norman (Glenn Fitzgerald), Anthony Reilly (Michael Kaycheck), Franklin James (Richard Venture) and Lindsay Berns (Merritt Wever). The setting is also Dawn's hometown, and it turns out she was once lovers with Jeffrey, which puts her in a very tight spot. It's a very biting satire on reality TV, and it's almost like a savage, nihilistic version of The Truman Show (1998), filmed and edited as if it's the real thing, it's well put together and it makes a serious point of how far people will go to get their kicks from TV entertainment and the scary thing is, a show like this could really happen. 4/5 Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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