The Bubble
The Bubble

Movie spotlight

The Bubble

2018
Movie
82 min
English

Diving deep into the true causes of the Great Recession, the financial crisis of the 2010s, renowned economists, investors and business leaders explain what America is facing if we don't learn from our past mistakes. Is the economy really improving or are we just blowing up another Bubble?

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes21%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users50%
Director: Jake SzymanskiGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of actors and crew members are trapped in a hotel bubble in England during the COVID-19 pandemic while trying to complete a fantasy action film. The production faces numerous challenges, including cast disputes, safety protocols, and the sheer absurdity of trying to film under such extreme circumstances. The film humorously explores the isolation and creative struggles of filmmaking during a global crisis.

Critical Reception

The Bubble received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be forced and its premise ill-timed. While some acknowledged the difficult circumstances under which it was made, many felt the film failed to land its comedic punches and offered little insight into the pandemic experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's humor often falls flat, relying on tired tropes and predictable gags.

  • Critics found the timing of a comedy about the pandemic to be questionable and poorly executed.

  • Despite a talented cast, the movie struggles to find its comedic voice and offers little substance.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception, with many finding the film unfunny and a misfire in terms of its subject matter and comedic execution. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at humor amidst the pandemic, but the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film's production was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with filming taking place in a secure bubble environment in England, mirroring the film's own premise.

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