Under the Influencer

A movie I thought I might enjoy, but one that I loved instead. From the very beginning, you can tell this is not what you thought it was going to be. Beautiful direction and acting.

The film is a meaningful tribute to the artist who is struggling with authenticity, when success seems to dictate giong in another direction. The take on social media success is both funny and only too believable. Great visuals, music and filmwork that keeps you interested while surprising you with what comes next.

Let's see more and hear more from these artists: Alex Haughey; Taylor Joree Scorse; Spencer Vaughn Kelly; Chandler Young. Ava Westcott is a special hoot.

This movie was actually pretty good. The story is more about the main character's development and arc instead of just focusing on an unrealistic romance. You can tell the budget is similar to the Hallmark movies, but somebody actually read the script before funding it. I won't get into spoilers but there are some twists and turns in the story that keep things interesting, but not in a bad way. It still delivered the standard romcom fare that my wife likes, but it repackaged it with some new elements that made it a solid watch for me. If you don't love romcoms but want to get some brownie points with your wife, recommend this movie to watch on your next date night.

A new angle into the social media narrative and celebrity culture. Digs deeper than you'd expect from the premise. The lead girl holds the whole thing together. Her performance is hilarious, heartfelt, and human. She showed so many different sides of her character, who takes a real turn toward the end of the film.

I really enjoyed the music throughout. Excited to hear more from these creators.

Lots of experimental camera work and coloring which is intentional but at times distracting from the performances. Ultimately cathartic. Watch the credits for Becca's Bop.

Keeping my eyes peeled for Taylor Scorse 👀

Under The Influencer is one of the most optimistic films I've ever seen! You get a taste of what it's like behind the scenes in a social media influencer's life, including all the struggles and accomplishments, too. Not everything turns out as planned and life gets in the way, which makes for a great film for those on a journey to finding themself.

We follow Tori (Taylor Scorse) as her YouTube account following begins slowly plummeting but that's all she eats, sleeps, and breathes. During this time she is not only desperately trying to find ways to fix it, but is also trying to heal from a messy Internet break up . Throughout this time Tori is coming to terms with the fact that her personal life and her social media life might need to cross paths, but she is not comfortable with making that happen. She enjoys learning new things about herself but struggles to grasp the fact that her content is taking over her life, and not in a good way. Tori hits complete rock bottom, and that's when she starts to make a breakthrough. She lets go of some people and has new experiences with others that affect her for the better. As for locations, from the sunsets to the mansions the settings were great. The acting was pretty spot on as well and some of the characters make their mark when it comes to learning the life lessons. Overall this film is great and watching it unravel will definitely prompt emotions in audiences.

Under The Influencer is relatable and shows realistic challenges for not just influencers but all people, too. When you see what the true meaning behind this film is it really touches the heart. Tori starts to see how social media is crushing the real her behind the mask she puts on. And yet she is not completely alone, as her best friend and employee Sara (Chandler Young) helps her through her journey of showing who she really is. Tori never really stays low when she gets knocked down; she just keeps learning and doing what's best for her.

The film's message is to not be afraid to show the world the real you. You never know what is going to happen or change in your life. So learn from the mistakes you make to improve yourself.

I give Under the Influencer 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. Under The Influencer is available now on VOD! By SaniyaRain F., KIDS FIRST!

What a cool and unique movie with a real perspective on its subject. UNDER THE INFLUENCER is a breath of fresh air. Influencers and influencer culture is often the butt of jokes in modern movies and TV, but writer/director Alex Haughey, star Taylor Scorse, and their talented crew find the funny, real human emotions underneath the glossy veneer. TikTok/Social Media culture rarely gets such a thoughtul examination in long-form media, let alone a good and interesting take on the subject. UNDER THE INFLUENCER is funny, engaging, and unpredictable with a cool POV on its core premise and characters. Go watch it if you like good things!