Open Windows
Open Windows

Movie spotlight

Open Windows

2014
Movie
101 min
English

Nick is excited to discover he's won a dinner date with his favorite actress, Jill Goddard. But when Jill refuses to honor the contest, he receives an offer he can't refuse: the ability to view Jill secretly via computer. Nick begins watching the unknowing star on her webcam, not realizing that this decision will put himself and Jill at risk as they enter a terrifying world of cat-and-mouse.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users43%
Director: Nacho VigalondoGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

Nick, a superfan of actress Jill Goddard, wins a contest to have a video chat with her. When his computer is remotely controlled and he's blackmailed into spying on Jill, Nick must navigate a dangerous game to save himself and the actress. The film unfolds through various screens, blurring the lines between voyeurism and reality.

Critical Reception

Open Windows received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its premise convoluted and its execution lacking. While some praised its innovative use of screen technology and Vigalondo's directorial style, others criticized the plot's complexity and the film's overall effectiveness as a thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique visual approach and meta-commentary on technology and fandom.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot that becomes difficult to follow.

  • Sasha Grey's performance was noted by some, though often overshadowed by the film's narrative issues.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Open Windows are largely negative, with many viewers finding the plot confusing and ultimately unsatisfying. Some appreciated the innovative visual style and the tension it attempted to build, but the majority felt the film was too convoluted and didn't deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely using screen-capture technology, meaning all the action is viewed through computer screens, webcams, and other digital interfaces.

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Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

It's up to Frodo Baggins to save pornstar Sasha Grey! I didn't realise it was like a found footage film (was bored in most of the film). But it gets the extra star for that surprising twist! Plus it featured Elijah Wood from Lord o...

Fixyf

Fixyf

The problems posed by the authors of this film are understandable. This is the openness of society. We are all under the hood. And no one will be able to hide from Big Brother’s field of vision, even if we just sit at home and eat scrambled...

Wuchak

Wuchak

***Innovative and interesting to a point, but convoluted and ultimately unsatisfying*** Elijah Wood stars as a geeky fan of an actress (Sasha Grey) who accepts an opportunity to spy on her via his laptop when he is swiftly pulled into a ...

furious_iz

furious_iz

**Real-time hacker film that is all style no substance.** There were so many times I was shaking my head at the sheer stupidity of this film. The premise is thin, the acting is mostly weak. There are some kind of cool visuals, but they...

Reno

Reno

**The night of the battle of the hackers!** I have been longing to watch this film since it was out, only now it had happened. There are not many hacking film that could satisfy thoroughly. Well, I haven't found as impressive as the rece...