Disconnect
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Overview
A hard-working lawyer, attached to his cell phone, can't find the time to communicate with his family. An estranged couple uses the internet as a means to escape from their lifeless marriage. A widowed ex-cop struggles to raise a mischievous son who cyber-bullies a classmate. An ambitious journalist sees a career-making story in a teen that performs on an adult-only site. They are strangers, neighbors and colleagues and their stories collide as ordinary people struggling to connect in today's wired world.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Disconnect taps into the anxieties surrounding our increasingly digital lives, highlighting the potential for both connection and deep isolation. It serves as a cautionary tale about the unintended consequences of relying too heavily on technology for communication and validation, reflecting a growing societal concern about online safety and mental well-being.
- Explores the isolating effects of technology despite being hyper-connected.
- Features strong performances from a talented ensemble cast, including Jason Bateman, Hope Davis, and Alexander Skarsgård.
- Tackles relevant and timely issues such as cyberbullying, identity theft, and online relationships.
- Presents multiple interconnected storylines that keep the viewer engaged and invested in the characters' fates.
Fun Facts
- The film's director, Henry Alex Rubin, also directed the documentary 'Murderball,' showing his range in exploring human relationships under pressure.
- Several scenes were filmed using handheld cameras to create a sense of immediacy and unease, mirroring the unpredictable nature of online interactions.