Empathy, Inc.

Not really sure why there are reviews that claim other reviews were bought because they were rating this film with high scores but this is an honest review from a viewer that wasn't paid for. I viewed the movie via Shudder platform the first day it was added. Never read anything about it other than the small description that was on the site so I went into this movie cold. I'm glad I did! I really enjoyed the film. I thought the story was very interesting, yes VR has been done before but this rendition was good. The actors were great in their parts, some better at it than others but nothing amateurish about the performances. Ending was good too. I rated it a 7/10 because I'd definitely recommend this to others and probably would watch it again.

It's stylish, has a pretty unique concept and solid pacing, so it keeps you engaged throughout. However, you need to stretch your willing suspension of disbelief wide enough to drive a truck through, since many of the plot points are maddeningly unrealistic, even by sci-fi standards. Most of the characters are dislikeable, and some of the performances felt a little stiff, but overall there weren't too many shortcomings due to the lack of budget. It's an entertaining enough film if you don't ask too much of it.

It was a slow start ... but mid way through the movie right up till the end was very good. The story line was unique and the end was pretty good as well. I can understand that people may not like that it is black and white or that there was no big name actors. But I thought it was unique and it kept me interested the whole time

6.1

Really enjoyed this film due them taking a new look at VR. Teh acting is good although the final part does get a bit mad for my liking but hey ho it worked.

Well worth watching.

Hitchcockian Suspense marries fifties horror of B&W flicks such as The Brain That Wouldn't Die. The "slow burn" that some of our reviewers didn't like; was actually better than the mad scientist ending. Good fun flick to watch on a rainy night. Seen on Tubi, the free streaming site; which as some real gems among the junk.