Swiped
Swiped

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Swiped

2021
Movie
14 min
English

As two WiFi-crossed strangers try to make an online love connection, one unwittingly becomes leading man in the other's bizarre digital daydream.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Ann-Marie FlemingGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

In a world where one's social media status determines their entire life, a young woman navigates the complexities of online fame and the pressure to maintain a perfect image. She discovers that true happiness and meaningful connections lie beyond the curated feeds and digital validation.

Critical Reception

Swiped was generally met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its timely and relevant themes concerning social media's impact on society and individual well-being. However, some found the narrative predictable and the animation style to be somewhat inconsistent.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relevant social commentary on the pressures of online life.

  • Appreciated for its attempt to address the superficiality of social media culture.

  • Some found the plot too simplistic and the characters underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's message about the importance of real-life connections over online personas. Many found it to be a thought-provoking watch, though some wished for more depth in the storytelling.

Fun Fact

The film's exploration of social media influence was seen as a timely commentary, reflecting growing concerns about digital identity and validation in the early 2020s.

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