Clever faux-doc on one man's path toward desired fame. Fun, serious, and unexpected moments with good actors in a thoughtful story. Recommend.
Plot summary
The Next Big Thing is a dark comedy about friendship, revenge and the lust for fame. The protagonist is Julian, who, despite his "talent," has never achieved the level of fame he thinks he deserves. When his deranged and estranged best friend Chuck shows up with a plan to make Julian famous by making a film about Julian becoming famous, Julian agrees to do it. Unfortunately for Julian, Chuck's real aim is to make a prank show centered on ruining Julian's life. After a series of embarrassing and painful events Julian begins to regret his decision, but the worse the situation is for Julian, the more popular the videos become. Julian's ego allows Chuck to bring him to the edge of his sanity and beyond.
Uploaded by: FREEMAN
November 01, 2020 at 10:40 AM
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Fun Romp on Fame
Wonderful look at fame
Wonderfully written satire of fame and all that come along with that ride. Well acted and well written. Recommend.
Great social commentary on the desire for fame
Thought provoking and original. The Next Big Thing is a fresh and modern take on the desire for fame and how far people are willing to go
Documentary style narrative story telling is one of the handset things to do and this succeeded in bringing the genre to a new place.