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Janelle Monáe: Dirty Computer

  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • 49m
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Jayson Aaron, Janelle Monáe, and Tessa Thompson in Janelle Monáe: Dirty Computer (2018)
An Android, Jane 57821, attempts to break free from the constraints of a totalitarian society that forcibly makes Jane comply with its homophobic beliefs.
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An Android, Jane 57821, attempts to break free from the constraints of a totalitarian society that forcibly makes Jane comply with its homophobic beliefs.An Android, Jane 57821, attempts to break free from the constraints of a totalitarian society that forcibly makes Jane comply with its homophobic beliefs.An Android, Jane 57821, attempts to break free from the constraints of a totalitarian society that forcibly makes Jane comply with its homophobic beliefs.

  • Directors
    • Andrew Donoho
    • Lacey Duke
    • Alan Ferguson
  • Writers
    • Alan Ferguson
    • Chuck Lightning
    • Janelle Monáe
  • Stars
    • Janelle Monáe
    • Tessa Thompson
    • Jayson Aaron
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Andrew Donoho
      • Lacey Duke
      • Alan Ferguson
    • Writers
      • Alan Ferguson
      • Chuck Lightning
      • Janelle Monáe
    • Stars
      • Janelle Monáe
      • Tessa Thompson
      • Jayson Aaron
    • 11User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    • Jane 57821
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    • Directors
      • Andrew Donoho
      • Lacey Duke
      • Alan Ferguson
    • Writers
      • Alan Ferguson
      • Chuck Lightning
      • Janelle Monáe
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    bettycjung

    A concept music video movie

    5/17/18. What an interesting way to watch music videos, with interconnected storylines from one LP/CD! Monáe sure has raised the bar in presenting music visually. Worth catching.
    9jenniferok

    Creative, amusing, startling, visually rich, youthful

    Would love to see the entire cast and crew list recognized here on IMDb.
    6TheMovieDiorama

    Dirty Computer enhances Monáe's artistry in conveying a political statement.

    A first for me, can't say I've ever seen something like this before. A short narrative that connects each individual song from Monáe's eponymous album into essentially one long music video. It depicts the story of an android named Jane attempting to deviate from the totalitarian regime that supports homophobia, forcibly wiping her previous memories of same-sex relationships. A rather creative and contemporary project that allows Monáe to convey her message through multiple senses. The vibrancy of the dystopian pastel colours is a feast for the eyes, while her songs accentuate meaningful lyrics which act as a statement against society. Bringing in fellow actress Thompson to star in the film enhances the additional star quality and conviction of the primary story. The production design was certainly adequate and suited the authentic futuristic vibe that Monáe excels at. Extremely reminiscent to Fritz Lang's dystopian masterpiece 'Metropolis'. Whilst I appreciate her artistic integrity, the film isn't actually necessary and rarely builds on the character's backstory. The music videos for each individual song acts as a memory, these are stringed along in a linear structure where we view each memory before they are wiped from Jane's mind, thus repressing her emotions. "PYNK" is sexually illustrious whereas "I Like It" showcases contemporary subtlety, so there is a wide range of themes throughout her songs. Connecting these songs together just felt uninspired and offered little incentive in watching the film as it lacks the additional layer of depth that is missing from the individual music videos. I admire Monáe as an artist and appreciate the effort into this "Emotion Picture", it just feels slightly uninspired and lacks memorability. Did I enjoy it? Of course, but you could simply just watch the videos separately to save time.
    1artur-niedzielski

    Bunch of useless rubbish.

    With a twist complete poor music. Waste of time for anybody. If somone force me to see it at movie I will eat my feet.
    9tina_con_c

    Art in a nutshell

    The greatest artistic musical visual proyect ever made. She creates a whole story set full of aesthetics that include her fantastic music. A world designed by a true artist. Completed with her own personal mystical ways to enhence her political views as well as social changes and empowered movements. An inmersive vision comparable in quiality to Bowie's or Prince's. Brilliant!

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    • Trivia
      Janelle Monáe herself describes this film as an 'emotion picture', defining it as 'a narrative film and accompanying musical album'.
    • Crazy credits
      Behind the scenes footage is shown, while the end credits are rolling.
    • Connections
      Edited from Janelle Monáe: Django Jane (2018)

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      • April 27, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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