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The Social Dilemma
2020
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Negative reviews
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3.8
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1.5
The questions and concerns that The Social Dilemma raises ensure that its never boring, even if the filmmakings way of communicating only works roughl ..
Rogerebert
3.8
With the help of articulate testimony, illuminating visual aids, and a well crafted thesis that elegantly articulates the relationship between persuas ..
Indie Wire
4.5
Its a thesis that doesnt seem so improbable after 93 minutes of this densely packed yet lively and entertaining documentary, whose accessibility is he ..
Variety
4.5
The Social Dilemma is remarkably effective in sounding the alarm about the incursion of data mining and manipulative technology into our social lives ..
The New York Times
4.5
Given their track records, however, according to the film, self regulation isnt a credible option.
4.4
As I say, a lot of this is material thats been covered elsewhere.
Rogers Movie Nation
4.5
And once youre in that state, it turns out youre very easily manipulated.
Decider
4.5
Joel Keller (@joelkeller) writes about food, entertainment, parenting and tech, but he doesnt kid himself: hes a TV junkie.
Decider
4.5
Its a great companion to last years The Great Hack, and benefits from being more accessible and entertaining with its cogent illustrations and concise ..
Film Inquiry
1.5
If youre dipping your toes in the water, theres a good deal of worthwhile stuff here.
Pajiba
4.5
What the film tells us doesnt constitute breaking news, but its value lies in pulling together some alarming if abstract concepts into a genuinely sca ..
Wsj
4.0
This hybrid documentary provides effective alerts for viewers of the dire consequences.
We Live Entertainment
4.0
Its not necessarily a docu drama hybrid but I feel like it works well with the messaging approach.
Solzy At The Movies
1.5
The film doesnt mention, however, that WhatsApp works almost nothing like Facebook.
The Verge
3.8
After seeing it, you may look at your phone differently, as something that isnt really your friend.
Datebook Sfchronicle
4.5
However, theres little denying the social impact apps and sites have wrought.
Entertainment Voice
3.8
As one of his subjects dejectedly states, How do you wake up from the Matrix when you dont know youre in the Matrix Indeed.
Film Festival Today
1.5
The Social Dilemma is too myopic to have a real answer, and its looks at ethics and mental health are too thin to make an impact.
The Spool
3.1
Its an admirable subject, one that deserves a more consistent treatment than this.
Hollywood News
4.0
Alarming, well argued, and bleak, but most of whats said is common knowledge by this point.
Splice Today
4.5
alarming look at Silicon Valleys cyber opiate offerings points towards a future where people are much more hip to their own manipulation.
Book & Film Globe
5.0
The Social Dilemma expertly tells a complicated story while using an entertaining fictional narrative to exemplify their findings.
Reel Honestre Views
4.4
Thats why the filmmakers cleverly showcase actors dramatizing how social media targets us online.
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