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I enjoyed this movie! The premise is intriguing, the acting is good (the main actress does a great job), and the production is perfectly adequate.

There is some light comedy, but also some interesting questions. Recommended for people who enjoy speculative fiction.

I'm actually surprised that more movies have not addressed the questions raised here: what is it all about? Does anything make sense?

I am also intrigued by the hints about the responsibility to simulated life forms, what to do with them, and so on. This movie is punching well above its weight in terms of philosophical questions.

This is a really great little movie. The lead actress is excellent - especially in the first act - and the supporting cast do a fine job, too.

There a lots of little touches in this movie that make it so good. Like in the first act where she is depressed and watching a documentary about The Pyramids being built by aliens, and when she tosses and turns so violently when she tries to sleep.

The second act, after the great reveal, is a little weaker and almost undoes the great opening act, but it is in the final act that the sense of self really shines.

The movie is very philosophical but in a very modern sense. It looks at what we are and what it means to be 'alive'. For me, it gave a sense of how we all share this consciousness and I was deeply moved by the ending.

First things first, this is not a comedy. This is a movie that shines a light on the fact that the world as we know it, and it's societal and cultural norms and expectations aren't built for everyone. This is a character study of one young woman who learns more about what it means to be alive when faced with the end of days.

It is on the slower side and it's far from perfect, but it asks interesting questions. We're supposed to be social animals right? So why do so many of us thrive in solitude? Why do widely accepted societal norms cause anxiety and depress certain people, when these norms exist to give structure to what it means to be part of a society in the first place? Watch it with an open mind.

"Discontinued" is a thought-provoking sci-fi film that raises intriguing questions about the nature of reality. Ashley Hutchinson delivers a strong performance as Sarah, while Langston Fishburne's portrayal of the guide adds depth to the story. However, the film's classification as a comedy is misleading, as there are very few comedic moments. Furthermore, the lack of special effects may disappoint some viewers. Nonetheless, the plot is well-constructed and keeps the audience engaged. The ambiguous ending leaves room for interpretation, leaving viewers pondering Sarah's ultimate fate. Overall, "Discontinued" is a solid film that is worth watching, despite its flaws. The film's unique concept and strong performances make it an intriguing addition to the sci-fi genre.

Some have called it "The 4th Turning," others call it "The Great Reset;" regardless of what it's called, it an Industrial Revolution of sorts (again). So many things go into this new Industrial whirlwind that promises to make the previous industrial revolutions primitive and obsolete.

One of the features of this future for humanity is Virtual Reality while another is Transhumanism. This movie explores this perceived reality, from a point of view similar to that of ants. Ants represent a collective society; And, this new industry proposes that we are as well, it we are to adapt and survive this all.

I just added this editorial.

This flick is actually very complicated with respect to the multiple layers and themes (imagined & addressed) - related to our very future, that which is unraveling every day...