Zapped
Zapped

Zapped

2014Movie94 minEnglish

Zoey is a talented dancer whose organized life is rudely disrupted when she moves in with her new step-dad and three step-brothers, until she discovers a dog-training app that can get boys to obey her every command. But she soon learns that it isn't the cure-all she had hoped for.

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IMDb2.9/10
Director: Devon DownsGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A young man discovers he has telekinetic powers after a freak accident involving a lightning strike and a scientific experiment. He uses his newfound abilities to navigate the challenges of college life, including romantic interests and rivalries. However, he must also learn to control his powers before they cause more harm than good.

Critical Reception

Zapped (2014) received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many pointing to its derivative plot, weak humor, and poor execution. It is generally considered a low-budget, direct-to-video comedy with little to offer beyond its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on uninspired telekinetic gags.
  • The plot is predictable and lacks originality.
  • Acting and humor fall flat, making for a tedious viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reception for Zapped (2014) is largely negative, with viewers criticizing its poor writing, lack of laughs, and overall amateurish production quality. It is frequently cited as a forgettable and disappointing comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was released direct-to-video and gained notoriety primarily for its extremely low IMDb rating.

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2 reviews
Cam_and_Vyond

Cam_and_Vyond

I don't like how this movie depicts boys. It seems pretty sexist. And the plot is just dumb. Ain't no way the world a phone can get zapped by dog food and then magically controls boys.
Reno

Reno

**Flopped terribly!** I did not know why there was so much hate on this film. I never give any preference to those criticisms. Instead, I always prefer taking chances and that's how I saw this film. I was not expecting much. Like usual a...