DVD Branded
Run time: 106 min
Rating: 4.7
Genres: Drama | Fantasy | Mystery
Director: Jamie Bradshaw, Aleksandr Dulerayn
Writers: Jamie Bradshaw, Aleksandr Dulerayn
Stars: Ed Stoppard, Leelee Sobieski, Jeffrey Tambor
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Storyline Set in a dystopian future where corporate brands have created a disillusioned population, one man’s effort to unlock the truth behind the conspiracy will lead to an epic battle with hidden forces that control the world. |
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Plot Keywords: barefoot woman, recycling, advertising agency, bulldozer, garbage dump | |
Details: Country: USA, Russia Release Date: 7 September 2012 (USA) |
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Box Office Opening Weekend: $240,565 (USA) (7 September 2012) Gross: $353,468 (USA) (28 September 2012) |
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It seems that a lot of people are threatened by simple truths in this film. Fat people don't want to be told that their food choices are being influenced by advertising. The negative ratings come from the mirror held in front of the faces of the audience, the negativity is a reflection of the shame of being overweight or the reflection of their own brands that they are wearing and the value they put in them.
This is an original film that doesn't fit the current Hollywood blockbuster mold, but rather it requires self-examination of what influences human choices.
There are a lot of word salad reviews on this movie already, no need for another. Go in with no expectations, come out with a cleaner view of the world and start to understand why you're craving your McDonalds/Coke/Idevice.
Check it out and be pleasantly rewarded – unless your own reflection reflects something too unpleasant to accept….
I just saw _Branded_ and came here to IMDb and was shocked at all of the negative reviews. Other reviews go into the plot and so forth, so I won't do that here. I guess I can understand some of the criticism: the pacing in _Branded_ is uneven, at times a bit slow, which probably doesn't sit well with contemporary movie audiences who want 90+ minutes of non-stop action. But if you can appreciate the pacing involved in telling a good story (think Kubrick or Lynch), then I think you'll appreciate _Branded_.
I think this movie will become a cult classic ala _Liquid Sky_, _Repo Man_, or _Idiocracy_ – it is that rarest of things, a film with an original tale that is well-told. I've not seen a trailer for the film, but I get the idea that the trailer does not accurately reflect the movie itself, which may lead some to disappointment. But if you watch _Branded_ with an open mind and just open yourself up to the story, I think you'll find it a memorable and enjoyable experience. I fancy myself to be something of a connoisseur of quirky science fiction and fantasy movies, and I thoroughly enjoyed this film.
Somewhere at the far edges of the absurd, the profound can be found. This movie can be enjoyed strictly as a comedy, it can be taken seriously by a few, but most should know this film reaches further than it could ever truly grasp. Branded is flawed, fun, and perhaps best enjoyed in an extremely tired, alternative state of mind.
A few reviews and reviewers note that this film does not live up to its own advertising. There is irony there, but what does live up to advertising? Advertising is amongst the biggest waist of resources in contemporary society. Not just in terms of illusory currency, but the waist of many of todays greatest artists, thinkers, and idea makers; professionals payed to spin lies and manipulate participants of mass media consumption.
Branded may only scratch the surface of many important current problems caused by modern media, but at least its creators and performers put themselves "out there" to ask some interesting questions. May more artists ask important questions, and help move us all to a better place.
The movie comes a bit slow but after 10 minutes it delivers its purpose and keeps you watching tensed until the last second !
We really enjoyed the movie and it had for all of us important messages.
Its indeed interesting to know that its done by Russians and not Hollywood. I can't imagine that this story would find a studio there.
I really don't understand all this haters here who don't give it even a 2. There are far more worst movies and this is definitely a good one.
I give 7 for acting, 6 for plot 5 for effects, 8 for the message !
Please, give it a try, its funny and straight !