Wired
Wired

Wired

2008TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Louise Evans is a single mother who works as a customer advisor for big bucks investors at a slick, pin-striped bank. On a night out with her best friend Anna she's introduced to Anna's slippery new boyfriend Phillip. Phillip makes Louise an indecent proposal: accept a briefcase full of money in return for helping him to defraud one of the bank's richest clients.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users68%
Director: Michael AptedGenres: Documentary, Biography, Crime

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the life and career of Louis Perez, a former associate of controversial artist Jeff Koons, who was convicted of killing his girlfriend, advertising executive Anita Tabochnik. The film explores the art world's darker side and the complex relationships within it. It examines the events leading up to the murder and the subsequent investigation and trial.

Critical Reception

Wired received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its unflinching look at a disturbing true crime story and its exploration of the art world's underbelly, others found it to be sensationalistic and lacking in deeper analysis. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some viewers intrigued by the subject matter and others put off by its grim tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a chilling glimpse into a real-life crime connected to the art world.
  • Some critics found the documentary too focused on the sensational aspects of the crime.
  • The exploration of the art scene and its potentially destructive relationships was noted by reviewers.

Google audience: Google users found the documentary to be an interesting, albeit dark, look into a criminal case within the art world. Many appreciated the attempt to piece together the events, though some felt it could have benefited from a more objective approach.

Fun Fact

The documentary's director, Michael Apted, is known for his 'Up' series of documentaries, which follow the lives of the same individuals at intervals of seven years, beginning in 1964.

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