Disconnect

Why hasn't this movie been raved about? One of the best I have seen in a long time. Don't even think it got a cinema release in Australia. This is the sort of movie that should have Oscar nominations and a must see. An ensemble cast and all are outstanding. Jason Bateman is such an under rated actor but can just about do anything, probably hurt by Arrested Development although I must admit I did like that show. If you liked movies like Crash you should enjoy this. 3 stories going on at the same time which also have some intermingling, if there is such a word. IMDb rating is a bit low and I would rate it in the high 8's even getting close to a 9. Have banged on a bit as I didn't realize you needed to submit 10 lines of text to post a review/comment.

I've never heard or seen anything about DISCONNECT, glad I gave it a chance !

Already after a few minutes it became clear, this is not just another Saturday night movie u sit through. The way the stories are interwoven felt natural, smart, logical and very uneasy. All of them had a vibe of foreboding. That things won't end well ... Good Intentions turned slowly but surely upside down. Secrets created havoc, lies ruined life's - all connected through the internet and our personal or artificial bonds. I'd label it thriller, due to the intense atmosphere it manages to create but after all, it's a powerful and upmost relevant tale of our current society and interaction with each other. A pity it did not receive the buzz it deserves.

I'm going to keep this a simple review, there's plenty of longer ones if you want that. I went to this movie with zero expectations. I wanted to see a movie today and this just happened to be 1 of the 4 playing at my small theater. The movie was very well done. All 3 stories were intriguing and believable. Many sad stories such as these are often over-dramatized and make me hate them. However, I found this one to hit the drama level perfectly. They make you feel for the characters and believe their actions (to which I'll say all of the actors did an AMAZING job, particularly the kids).

I almost wish I could see a feature-length movie of 2 of the 3 stories in this. Those being the bullied kid and the other of cyber sex ring. Those 2 were definitely hit their mark. I thought the 3rd, with the couple who lost their money to identity theft, was good as well...but perhaps not to the same level as the others. To be fair though, the other 2 might just have been more intriguing of a topic for me.

Just a quick comment on the Rating: Personally, I think this movie should have been rated PG-13. There was only light violence (not gloritized, either) and very brief, tasteful nudity. All while 2 of the stories were relating to very real scenarios related to kids. Meh, maybe I'm just being silly thinking kids can handle movies about topics they clearly live through.

I have watched this movie 3 or 4 times and it is gripping. Now, in 2023, the core of this seems like it should be old news, the awareness of just how dangerous and delicate online living should be second nature to understand it is virtual, not real, yet real people are involved in and they all have their stories. The drama of this one involves several overlapping lives, connected but not and deals with some very real things that are happening in society. I cannot go into it or it won't be a surprise, but this is a heavy movie to watch. Actors played their roles really, really well directed well, great dialogue, serious emotion going on.

I see a lot of movies, and the great majority of them make little impression on me. They are fun and entertaining, but quickly forgettable. Not DISCONNECT, though. This is a powerful and provocative film that not only keeps you pinned to your seat but also makes you think about the consequences of your actions. It should certainly be required viewing not only for young people but also for anyone who uses social media or communicates via the Internet. This is a timely, well-written, well-acted, and well-paced movie that stays with you long after you leave the movie theater. I was also pleased by the fact that the director and writer did not take the easy way out. No glib, predictable solutions here, which is one reason why the film's events linger in your mind.