Connected
Connected

Movie spotlight

Connected

2017
Movie
12 min
English

In a near future in a world deprived of closeness of each other through technological communication advancements, a small boy full of curiosity and need to learn the world that surrounds him goes on a journey to learn the value of interpersonal communication through

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users69%
Director: Jeff ChanGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A mild-mannered young man finds himself thrust into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse when he discovers his new phone is linked to a ruthless assassin. He must use his newfound connection to the underworld to survive a relentless pursuit and protect the woman he loves.

Critical Reception

Connected received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its action sequences and performances but found the plot to be predictable and derivative. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, albeit unremarkable, action-comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action and stylish direction.

  • Criticized for a familiar and often silly plot.

  • Performances from the lead cast were generally seen as a highlight.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's exciting action and the chemistry between the main actors. Some found the story a bit too cliché, but most enjoyed it as a fun and fast-paced popcorn flick.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'Midnight Delivery' before being changed to 'Connected'.

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