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  • 2012
  • R
  • Roadside Attractions
  • 1 h 52 m
  • 2012
  • R
  • Roadside Attractions
  • 1 h 52 m

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 hidd...

Directed By: Jamie Bradshaw, Aleksandr Dulerayn

Written By: Jamie Bradshaw, Aleksandr Dulerayn

  • 2012
  • R
  • Roadside Attractions
  • 1 h 52 m
  • 2012
  • R
  • Roadside Attractions
  • 1 h 52 m

Branded

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
20
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 78 User Ratings
7.6
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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 hidd...

Directed By: Jamie Bradshaw, Aleksandr Dulerayn

Written By: Jamie Bradshaw, Aleksandr Dulerayn

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Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Sep 9, 2012
This fantastical fable takes aim at marketing itself with an intriguing if tendentious narrative.
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Sep 9, 2012
This messy amalgam of mysticism, romance, satire, social criticism and cartoonish f/x seems destined for discount DVD bins.
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72% Positive
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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 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.
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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.
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30
Sep 13, 2012
To borrow a hamburger chain's refrain, not lovin' it.
By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW
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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.
By Marc Savlov FULL REVIEW
16
Sep 11, 2012
Whatever Branded is selling, we aren't buying.
By Drew Taylor FULL REVIEW
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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.
By Michael Atkinson FULL REVIEW
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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 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.
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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 ****. 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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Production Company Mirumir, Bomar OOD
Release Date Sep 7, 2012
Duration 1 h 52 m
Rating R
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Tagline Crack the code. Take back your mind.
Website https://www.facebook.com/BrandedTheMovie
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