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How broken is Gen-Z? It's What's Inside! As a stylistic device to caricature this, the film uses precisely the diseases that have afflicted this poor generation. Social media addiction, self-expression compulsion, luxury affinity, technology dependency. These poor kids, who are now grown up but will probably never be emotionally, are trapped in this world of fake bits and fake bytes. In terms of staging, this is really creatively realised; every scene more or less subtly shows the pretence in this existence. As the film progresses, it becomes difficult to follow the who-is-who, especially because the characters don't play favourites. Presumably they all remain strangers to the audience. At some point, however, there is a good trick for the danger of confusion. In general, the makers come up with all kinds of technical gimmicks to support their vision. Confusion? Yes, often, but the interesting bodyswitch theme also ensures that the suspense is maintained. It hasn't been seen like this before and that's where the film's achievement lies: inventiveness, freshness, creativity. Not the rule, neither in general nor especially with Netflix.

Where to begin. Well, college chums meet up for a buddy's sendoff into marital bliss at his dead mother's home. But everyone seems to be harboring or hiding feelings about someone else in the group and a previous incident involving the entire group seems to be coming home to roost with sexually-charged Freaky Friday fun for all! This movie was crazy! Great performances by the cast. Even though we knew next to nothing about the characters, they still were able to make an impact even with the multiple personality changes throughout in the vein of Freaky Friday. If you like your movies with a different sort of cerebral verve to them, this is the one to check out.

It would work pretty well if the film had been extended by just 15 minutes and an alternate narrative style to properly introduce all characters to the audience and let their names/identities sink in. Required a second watch to remember who is who.

I watched this thinking it's going to be just another crappy teen/young adult B grade thriller wannabe, but pleasantly surprised. The concept caught my focus all the way till the end, though I did manage to guess who the perpetrator was eventually.

The 'experimental round' that gave the participants a taste of 'the game' and their reactions will undoubtedly draw the viewer in, get ready for a wild ride! :)

This gem is hard to come by on Netflix!

A movie with a unique storyline or a mind-bending plot is always fascinating for viewers, as it offers something fresh and different. This one falls squarely into that category.

A group of college friends reunites for a pre-wedding celebration, where one of them brings along a mysterious game that allows them to switch bodies and guess who's inhabiting which body. The game takes a dark turn when secrets come to light, and their true colors are revealed.

The story sets the premise by introducing the characters in the first 20 minutes, then quickly dives into the main plot. Once the game begins, you're intrigued and hooked. The secrets, when revealed, feel logical and add to the suspense. However, as a viewer, you may find yourself confused by who is in whose body, making it difficult to keep track, which dampens the overall effect.

Each actor delivers a solid performance. The characters are well-written, making them relatable, as you may recognize similar personalities from real life. Alycia Debnam Carey, James Morosini, David W. Thompson, and Brittany O'Grady get the meatier roles and perform well.

Although the concept of body-swapping isn't new, the way it's handled here makes it unique and engaging. The suspenseful twist at the end will catch you off guard, as it's something you won't see coming.

While the confusion over who's who could have been minimized for a smoother experience, it's still a refreshing change from typical movies. With its short runtime, it's worth a watch for something different.

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Streaming on Netflix.

I went in knowing nothing and maybe it helped me appreciate it more as I had no expectations. It's quite original, well written, and the actors may not be big names but they're all doing a convincing job considering the premise. I personally liked the directing and editing choices as well, which fit the characters and this being a product of our time, but I can see why it could be polarizing to some people who might be irritated with the whole younger millennial vibe. While I think it will keep most people guessing until the end with all the twists, if you've watched a lot of similar movies you might be able to guess most of what is going to happen; but that should not prevent you from enjoying the crazy, delightfully confusing ride!