Paranoia
Paranoia

Movie spotlight

Paranoia

2017
Movie
9 min
English

Struggling to sleep, Alice seeks professional help to deal with a nightmare she had.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes7%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Robert LorenzGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A young computer hacker takes on a corrupt CEO and the powerful corporation he controls. Adam Cassidy is a low-level employee who gets entangled in a dangerous game of corporate espionage after a minor transgression. He's forced to choose between protecting himself and exposing the truth, finding himself caught between two powerful forces.

Critical Reception

Paranoia received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. While some acknowledged the potential for a gripping thriller, most felt the film failed to deliver on its premise, resulting in a lukewarm audience reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot and a lack of genuine suspense.

  • Performances are serviceable but fail to elevate the weak material.

  • Ultimately a forgettable and uninspired thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the predictable storyline and a lack of engaging characters. Many felt the film did not live up to the potential of its cast and premise, leading to a generally uninspired viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film was initially planned with a different director and cast, undergoing several changes before Robert Lorenz took over and principal photography began.

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