On Air
On Air

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On Air

2023
Movie
15 min
Indonesian

Ema, a campus radio announcer, faces a scandal when her video is spread by her boyfriend, Bima, who wants to break up. With support from friends, Ema gathers the courage to reveal the truth through a radio broadcast.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users72%
Director: Brian Vincent JohnsonGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A disgraced investigative journalist, haunted by past failures, gets a lead on a story that could restore his reputation. However, as he delves deeper, he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that threatens not only his career but his very life. The investigation takes him into the murky underworld of media manipulation and corporate espionage.

Critical Reception

On Air received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Nico Tortorella. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and predictable in its latter half. Audiences generally responded well to the film's thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • A taut thriller with strong lead performances that keeps viewers engaged.

  • Despite a compelling premise, the narrative occasionally falters under its own complexity.

  • Visually stylish and effectively atmospheric, building suspense effectively.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a gripping and well-acted thriller, with many appreciating the twists and turns. Some viewers felt the pacing could have been tighter in places, but the overall experience was largely positive.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in Los Angeles, utilizing a mix of gritty urban environments and sterile corporate settings to enhance its thematic contrast.

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