While watching Scott Abramovitch's "Eat Wheaties!", I could relate to Tony Hale's character a bit, what with his social awkwardness and tendency to fixate on things. But beyond that, the movie offers a warning about what things will become like if social media and celebrity obsession end up dominating our lives to the point where we can't concentrate.
It's not a great movie, but I get the feeling that this sort of thing has happened. It's getting to the point where we need classes teaching people how NOT to do this (or at the very least, parents need to keep their children away from screens).
In the end, I recommend the movie. In addition to Tony Hale, Paul Walter Hauser, Danielle Brooks and Elisha Cuthbert, the cast includes Alan Tudyk (a voice artist), Rizwan Manji (Ray on "Schitt's Creek") and Mimi Kennedy (Marjorie on "Mom").
Plot summary
Sid Straw leads a dull life until he accidentally stalks famous college friend, Elizabeth Banks, on social media. With each failed attempt to prove he knows her, he rediscovers more of himself and the true meaning of friendship.
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November 30, 2022 at 02:57 AM
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Will we be able to function in a world of social media?
Surprisingly entertaining
Surprisingly entertaining. It's like one of those films you can't look away and each moments gets more and more awkward. Worth the watch and has a lot of funny moments.
Count your blessings
This was such a nice story. It's simple, but briskly paced, and was made with a great outlook on life. The main character has his ups and downs, but you don't feel depressed--you just feel like that's how life is, and it gives you an appreciation for what you have. Now you might think that something that sounds so positive would be too straight-laced, but actually there is some sharper humor in there, stuff that wouldn't have been out of place in Napoleon Dynamite. I will recommend this movie to just about anyone.