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MOVIE REVIEW
The Company Called Glitch That Nobody and Everybody Wanted
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Genre: Thriller
Year Released: 2024
Runtime: 1h 47m
Director(s): Graham Holliday
Writer(s): Graham Holliday
Cast: James Fahselt, Elizabeth Bond, Bart Johnson, Jack Murillo, Lenita Harris, Coley Bryant, David Payton, Lee Shorten, Cotton Yancey
Where To Watch: releases April 1, 2024 on Amazon

RAVING REVIEW: With perhaps one of the longest titles I can remember seeing, THE COMPANY CALLED GLITCH THAT NOBODY AND EVERYBODY WANTED feels like cheering for the little guy in the big leagues both within the film and the real-world production around it. We're thrust into an adrenaline-fueled day with Ev Kaufman (Coley Bryant,) a tech savant on the verge of shaking the social media sphere to its core with his startup, Glitch. The catch? A colossal buyout offer from Trender (a social media competitor) is on the table, a behemoth with the power to make or break his dreams. This film tracks Kaufman and his partner, Sean (Jack Murillo,) as they wade through a world of ethical quandaries and financial gambits, racing against the clock.

Its audacious structure sets this narrative apart from similar films, slicing the story into morning, afternoon, and evening segments. It's a puzzle, intentionally compelling viewers to assemble the storyline as it zips between different periods of the day. This bold storytelling technique demands your attention and deepens your engagement with the unfolding drama.

However, the movie's true essence lies in its depiction of the startup culture within Silicon Valley. It draws from real-life tech upheavals, peeling away the glossy facade to expose the raw, high-stakes environment of one of the world's most competitive industries. Through the trials and tribulations Kaufman faces, the film poses a pivotal question: What is the actual cost of a dream?

Graham Holliday, the writer/director, navigates this narrative with an apparent defiance of Silicon Valley's conventional success formulas. He crafts a storyline that probes whether venturing into the unknown, laden with risks and uncertainties, could be more rewarding than the promise of quick success and conformity.

The film's intricate plot can sometimes leave viewers in the lurch, struggling to connect the dots due to its ambitious structure. The script occasionally strays into technical jargon that might alienate those not well-versed in tech-speak despite the crackling tension and high stakes. Those aspects aren’t the end of the world, though, as the tagline for the film is “Only 38% of people are smart enough to understand this movie.” It's a bit of a risk, but I like the self-referential meta-aspect of it. Holliday's commitment to authenticity resonates strongly with anyone who has ever harbored grand ambitions.

The film's crux revolves around the dynamic between Kaufman and Sean, emblematic of the quintessential startup dilemma: to sell or strive for something greater. This battle of ideals serves as the film's heart, encapsulating the perennial conflict between capitulation and perseverance.

THE COMPANY CALLED GLITCH THAT NOBODY AND EVERYBODY WANTED is an authentic portrayal of the trials and tribulations within a world that many will never see. While it may not achieve cinematic perfection, it successfully lands enough compelling blows to keep viewers engaged and ponder the actual value of innovation in the relentless pursuit of success. Holliday's film emerges as a testament to the indomitable spirit of entrepreneurship, navigating through the formidable challenges that stand in the way of realizing one's vision.

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