Branded

Name: Branded
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: September 7, 2012
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 20
Cast: Ed Stoppard, Ingeborga Dapkunaite, Jeffrey Tambor, Leelee Sobieski, Max von Sydow

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Roadside Attractions | Release Date: September 7, 2012 | R

Starring: Ed Stoppard, Ingeborga Dapkunaite, Jeffrey Tambor, Leelee Sobieski, Max von Sydow

Summary: Branded is a dark and mind-bending journey into a surreal, dystopian society where corporate brands have unleashed a monstrous global conspiracy to get inside our minds and keep the population disillusioned, dependent and passive. One man’s Misha passion to unlock the truth behind the conspiracy will lead to an epic battle with the hiddenBranded is a dark and mind-bending journey into a surreal, dystopian society where corporate brands have unleashed a monstrous global conspiracy to get inside our minds and keep the population disillusioned, dependent and passive. One man’s Misha passion to unlock the truth behind the conspiracy will lead to an epic battle with the hidden forces that really control our world. (Roadside Attractions)… Expand

Director: Aleksandr Dulerayn and Jamie Bradshaw

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 106 min

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Andy Webster

Sep 9, 2012

This fantastical fable takes aim at marketing itself with an intriguing if tendentious narrative. Read full review

Ronnie Scheib

Sep 9, 2012

This messy amalgam of mysticism, romance, satire, social criticism and cartoonish f/x seems destined for discount DVD bins. Read full review

Robert Abele

Sep 13, 2012

To borrow a hamburger chain's refrain, not lovin' it. Read full review

Marc Savlov

Sep 12, 2012

The film is an ingenious, deranged, bloated, and just plain batshit crazy riff on advertising and the mad men and women it creates and/or consumes. Heady stuff, but it's no "How to Get Ahead in Advertising." This film is absolutely mental, and not in a good way, either. Read full review

The Playlist Drew Taylor

Sep 11, 2012

Whatever Branded is selling, we aren't buying. Read full review

Michael Atkinson

Sep 11, 2012

Branded has ideas, but unfortunately, the ideas are reeking batshit nuts, especially once the cheaply animated "brand" monsters, which might not actually exist, start flying around like Ghostbusters mistakes biting one another. You've been warned. Read full review

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CmdrSoCal

Feb 12, 2014

Branded is a intellectual movie that uses the marketing/advertising industry to illustrate the mindless consumerism and herding of society. The cast is great, the acting is great, the special effects are used perfect for the movie and the story explains how society is manipulated by crookedBranded is a intellectual movie that uses the marketing/advertising industry to illustrate the mindless consumerism and herding of society. The cast is great, the acting is great, the special effects are used perfect for the movie and the story explains how society is manipulated by crooked corporations and politicians. Branded is not going to be liked by people that are delusional about serious topics. Branded is what I would call an adventure critique. Good movies that go with Branded are Dreams From My Real Father, America: Freedom to Fascism, The Matrix, They Live, Death By China and any of the Alex Jones Documentaries.… Expand

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Contingencee

Mar 8, 2013

A great movie. It's nice to see something different than the mediocre films that keep coming out of Hollywood. The acting was very good, the script was good, and the visuals were great. Well, there were some weird moments and some parts were exaggerated, but overall this movie was very, very good.

2 of 4 users found this helpful22

AthanasiosT

Feb 28, 2013

First of all, if you want to watch an action sci-fi, DON'T watch this It's not another green screen, super effects, action heroes, bad monsters movie. It requires some thinking and self-criticism to do.This one provokes these things for the viewer. The whole concept is original and veryFirst of all, if you want to watch an action sci-fi, DON'T watch this It's not another green screen, super effects, action heroes, bad monsters movie. It requires some thinking and self-criticism to do.This one provokes these things for the viewer. The whole concept is original and very very up to date with modern consumerism. The subtle dark humor is also a big plus. Although not a grade-A it still is a very nice film.… Expand

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RobertBrogan

Sep 28, 2015

Branded is an odd film. It is not exactly satire, nor is it a thriller, nor is it a mystical adventure. The plot feels very random. It is like eating something exotic that tastes interesting, but one would not want another serving. Try it if you want to experience something different..

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DJohnson

Oct 26, 2012

this movie is strange to the point where it almost becomes incoherent, but it is rather enjoyable nonetheless, strong performances, an interesting concept, and appropriate absurdity make this a decent sci-fi film.

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bramin

Oct 19, 2012

This is just the most stupid film ever made. Seriously. Just watch this sh*t. Only talking, talking, talking and... BORING TALKING! Oh, i forget about silly screenplay.
I can't imagine film worse than this one.

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