Like Me
Like Me

Movie spotlight

Like Me

2018
Movie
80 min
English

After posting a video of herself robbing a convenience store, Kiya amasses a huge social media following. A reckless loner, she seeks some form of genuine human connection. Through her travels, she encounters a drifter, an Internet troll and a paint huffing outsider who are all pulled into her circle of chaos, junk food, and drugs.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: Ari AsterGenres: Horror, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young traveler, adrift in a world obsessed with social media validation, finds himself drawn into a series of increasingly disturbing events. As he navigates a landscape of curated personas and performative lifestyles, his grip on reality begins to fracture, leading him down a dark path of self-destruction and a desperate search for connection.

Critical Reception

Ari Aster's debut feature, 'Like Me', garnered significant attention for its unique blend of dark comedy and unsettling social commentary. While its unconventional narrative and provocative themes divided some critics, many praised its bold directorial vision, striking visuals, and a performance that captured the anxieties of a generation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its audacious and original directorial style.

  • The film's dark humor and commentary on social media culture were a notable highlight.

  • Some found the narrative disjointed, while others appreciated its experimental nature.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a bold and thought-provoking exploration of modern anxieties, particularly regarding social media. While some enjoyed its dark, satirical edge, others felt it was too abstract or unsettling.

Fun Fact

Though Ari Aster is widely known as a director for his acclaimed horror films like 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar', 'Like Me' was one of his earlier forays into filmmaking, showcasing his distinct style even before his major successes.

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jaybones

jaybones

It was ok. While visually and stylistically impressive, the lack of plot drags it down. That being said those are some really fresh ideas here.