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Stripped
Alice wakes up with a terrible feeling that she had been raped. Her attempts to repress these nightmarish thoughts collapse, as she finds herself petrified and unable to get out of her apartment. Just across the street lives Ziv, a 17-year old gentle and gifted musician who faces his own loss. Fate will soon join these two characters together and reveal how a crisis can produce both destruction and growth, violence and grace.
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Plot Summary
A struggling accountant discovers his life has been a lie when his daughter announces she's dropping out of college to become an exotic dancer. Desperate to understand and change her mind, he decides to explore the strip club world himself, leading to a series of awkward and humorous encounters.
Critical Reception
The film received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding its humor to be juvenile and its premise to be uncomfortable. Audience reception was also tepid, with some appreciating the unconventional subject matter but most agreeing with critics on the execution.
What Reviewers Say
The film's humor is frequently described as forced and unfunny.
The plot relies heavily on awkward and cringeworthy scenarios.
The acting performances are generally seen as uninspired.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for 'Stripped (2018)' is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a much darker drama before being reworked into a comedy by director Kevin Smith.
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