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Influence

2023
Movie
10 min
English

When the dowdy stepsister of a popular online influencer interrupts a business meeting with her “momager” and a potential sponsor, the influencer’s reality is exposed—and it’s not a pretty picture.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Shannon MurphyGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young, driven woman named Brooke, obsessed with social media fame and online influence, navigates the cutthroat world of influencing. She meticulously crafts her online persona and seeks to achieve ultimate success, even as the lines between her curated digital life and reality begin to blur. The film explores the psychological toll and ethical complexities of pursuing influence in the modern age.

Critical Reception

Influence garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its timely exploration of the influencer phenomenon and its potential dangers. Performances, particularly from the lead, were frequently highlighted, though some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • A thought-provoking, albeit sometimes heavy-handed, examination of the dark side of internet fame.

  • Victoria Pedretti delivers a compelling performance as a protagonist consumed by the pursuit of online validation.

  • The film effectively captures the superficiality and potential emptiness of the influencer lifestyle.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a relevant and engaging look at the pressures and pitfalls of social media stardom. Many appreciated its direct approach to the subject matter, while some felt it could have delved deeper into the psychological impact.

Fun Fact

The film's exploration of influencer culture drew inspiration from numerous real-life social media personalities and the controversies surrounding them.

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