Reviews

This documentary was illuminating and shocking in demonstrating the ways people can be manipulated psychologically. But, regardless of the indoctrination performed on the members of this cult, all the higher ranking members of this group and the DOS group are culpable for their actions. Each and every one states that they did this "for personal betterment" while ANY human with an iota of rationality would understand that the actions taking place would not deliver this. What they truly wanted was VALIDATION from their superiors, something the multitude of wealthy, privileged people that were involved may have been lacking from their personal lives/families. Whether personal betterment or external validation, the actions committed by those involved with recruiting and indoctrination - including India - were acts of selfishness, doing something you know is wrong to promote personal gain. Regardless of the "regret" and the help provided to law enforcement, India did not flip sides until well after the arrest of Keith. Saying it was due to recognising the brand was his initials is a shameful excuse - it is so clear what that marking was and represented. These were all people seeking power and validation, and it is sickening to think so many will go unpunished.

Lastly, the fact that Allison Mack only received a 3 year sentence is disgusting in the context of this documentary.

Why are other 1st level DOS members not also imprisoned? Because Allison was the master of India, who's wealthy royal family felt personal spite towards.

ALL THESE PEOPLE NEED TO BE LOCKED UP FOR AT LEAST 5-10 YEARS.

The type of film you need to watch twice - but only once you read an explanation online after the first watch. A masterclass in sci-fi and an awesome perspective on alternate realities/time travel.

It's pretty incredible the director went from making this to making 'Southland Tales' lol.

This film could not exist without the original film/s as context. Any interpretation of this movie as something other than a speedy, vapid, nostalgia bait cash grab aiming to ride the wave of Keanu Reeves' reignited popularity is simply wrong.

I think the director herself makes it abundantly clear within the text of this movie that she believes it is wholly unnecessary. I believe the first conversation about her doing this movie would have gone "either you direct, or someone else will".

Stick to the original trilogy.

The main actor and actress were clearly just bargain bin versions of Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz. The portrayal of the original Mask could only be performed by someone with the physical comedy chops of Carrey - the voice, impressions, physical comedy and most importantly facial movements.

The animation honestly could have been worse, but still was horrifying at times. In theory the plot could have worked well, but the limits of and over-reliance on CGI made it hard to connect to anything going on.

I gave an extra point for the creators wringing every last drop out of the dog actor they used for the movie. That thing does a million different tricks.

Missed everything that made the original movie so great. Everything.

If you're going to remake a movie and put such little effort into how's it constructed from plot to casting to writing and more; why would I choose to watch this one over the original?

Just watch the first two home alone movies... next.

Let me start by saying I sat and watched EVERY minute of EVERY episode of this show. I'm not a fan of this family, and I think some of the business practices they have employed are disgusting; all previous opinions aside, it is clear these two girls are hurting, especially Dixie.

You can see the impact that moving to LA had on these girls - I wish there was footage from before the move, but you can see how fake everyone around them is (from their close "friends" to agents and employees). It's all a bunch of Yes-Men surrounding these girls - perhaps to try and counteract all the hate they receive, but more clearly to make $$$.

These girls are responsible for confronting the hate they receive due to their celebrity status while the managers, producers and most importantly their PARENTS sit behind the scenes essentially dealing with none of the backlash from controversies that arise.

If the parents of these girls REALLY cared about them, they would tell them to LOG OFF. They've clearly already got millions, more fame than anyone could ask for - why do they need to remain in the limelight??? They cry and moan about the abuse on social media all while continuing to use the platforms that provide them "social anxiety". I understand that it is their family business, but if I were a parent seeing my child struggle I would not sit by and watch just for a quick buck.

TLDR Moral of the story here is that Charli and Dixie are clearly spoiled and get more affected by LA culture every day. Charli seems incredibly fake, stuck up, judgemental, etc. And is clearly surrounded by people who are the same. The worst offenders are the parents, who allow their child to suffer mentally while neglecting the truthful advice their daughter needs.

Read the other reviews about how doodoo the plot and every other aspect of this movie is. I just wanted to mention the version I watched had the dialogue turned down so low it was impossible to hear in some scenes, especially the ones with music.