Disconnect
Director: Henry Alex Rubin
Actors: Jason Bateman, Jonah Bobo, Haley Ramm
PlotIn an age where the internet has intertwined itself indefinitely with daily life, three seemingly distinct stories highlight the dark and profound impact of online interactions on personal lives. The first narrative follows a distraught couple, enveloped in grief and estrangement after the loss of their baby, who find their identities stolen online, leading them down a precarious path in an attempt to reclaim what's theirs. As they navigate the murky waters of internet fraud, their relationship faces the ultimate test of strength and resilience.
Parallel to this, a teenage loner becomes the victim of a cruel cyber-prank perpetrated by two of his classmates, spiraling his life into despair and isolation. This heart-wrenching incident exposes the brutal anonymity and callousness that the internet can harbor, setting off a chain of events that ripple through the lives involved. Meanwhile, an ambitious reporter sees a story in the making when she encounters a young man working on an adult chat site, seeking to expose the darker corners of the web, only to find herself entangled in ethical dilemmas and the complexities of her subject's life. As these stories unfold, the characters find their lives inexorably linked, laying bare the profound consequences of our digital connections.
Writers: Andrew Stern
Release Date: 05 Jul 2013
Runtime: 115 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Despite flaws and a lack of focus, 'Disconnect' offers intriguing performances and themes.
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