Negative Positive
Title: Hype
Review: Despite what you've been told, this film isn't in the same league as films like 'Out of Africa,' 'The English Patient,' or 'Apocalypse Now.' The first scene sets the stage quite well. It reminds me of trying to watch an episode of 'Gilmore Girls'.....non stop, machine gun paced, witty remarks, snarky shots, and clever banter. But, it's just so robotic, there really isn't any human element at all; it's empty. Jesse Eisenberg does a fine Jesse Eisenberg, which is a shorter version of Michael Sera. Timberlake has some appeal early on, but it quickly fades and you question why he continues to be in the story. I did enjoy the portrayal of the Winklevoss twins and their little buddy; they were a bright spot in the movie. Overall all I don't think this film posseses any depth or substance, in acting or cinematography. It's a flash bang grenade of Gen Y pop culture and superficiality that I didn't find very interesting.
Is the review positive or negative? 