22 reviews
This this movie uses way too much intense music to the buildup of absolutely nothing. Every few minutes that intense music comes on it's very annoying. So I'm going to have a hard time trying to get through this movie but I started it so I must finish unfortunately I'm about to lose 2 hours of my life for a movie I would not recommend. However I'm not a person that takes people's opinions and doesn't watch a movie because they say it sucks so have a looksee and see what you think. Can't believe that when the film was reviewed prior to being released somebody didn't say wait a minute you're using way too much music buildup for nothing.
...they telegraphed who the bad guy was. I mean, the instant the person appeared on screen, I knew it was the killer/stalker. That ruined any sense of suspense the movie could have had. So there was nothing else to keep my interest after that. It was especially bad since it happened relatively early in the film.
The technique of always hiding the bad guys' face throughout the movie just affirmed who it was. That was just very poor writing.
Another reviewer here said "The filmmakers kept the audience guessing about his identity". meaning the identity of the bad guy. Are you kidding me? Anyone who didn't know who the bad guy was as soon as they appeared should be ashamed of themselves. Judging by the number of high ratings in some of the reviews here, lots of people share that shame.
The technique of always hiding the bad guys' face throughout the movie just affirmed who it was. That was just very poor writing.
Another reviewer here said "The filmmakers kept the audience guessing about his identity". meaning the identity of the bad guy. Are you kidding me? Anyone who didn't know who the bad guy was as soon as they appeared should be ashamed of themselves. Judging by the number of high ratings in some of the reviews here, lots of people share that shame.
Cyberstalker also known as Offline is a made for cable Lifetime television film starring Mischa Barton who plays Aidan whose parents were murdered 13 years earlier. The killer was never caught which still taxes the detective in charge. Now she spends time as a reclusive artist but it seems the cyberstalker is back to terrorise her.
The film is low budget, quickly shot, formulaic but rather watchable if you switch your brain offline. The culprit could only be the characters we have been introduced to which could be the detective, her new boyfriend, the Svengali gallery owner or the wheelchair bound computer expert newly employed by the police.
I reckon there is no need for Columbo or Sherlock to solve this whodunit. There is plenty of silliness as our cyberstalker can hack into and control traffic lights for example. Still Lifetime know which audience to aim their films at, its female friendly with enough thrills to keep you mildly entertained.
The film is low budget, quickly shot, formulaic but rather watchable if you switch your brain offline. The culprit could only be the characters we have been introduced to which could be the detective, her new boyfriend, the Svengali gallery owner or the wheelchair bound computer expert newly employed by the police.
I reckon there is no need for Columbo or Sherlock to solve this whodunit. There is plenty of silliness as our cyberstalker can hack into and control traffic lights for example. Still Lifetime know which audience to aim their films at, its female friendly with enough thrills to keep you mildly entertained.
- Prismark10
- Jan 20, 2015
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This is a terrible movie. I watch a lot of movies and this one has no real life base.
It's one thing to try and scare people into being careful, but it's another to totally shield the audience from reality.
The cinematography is totally horrible. I am still not sure what Lifetime Channel had hoped to achieve form this movie.
Even the leading actress is working half way - - at no point do we see her authentic self.
Was it the company? The production? or the writers?
I have no clue. But I feel like I want my dollar back from red-box (it was that bad).
It's one thing to try and scare people into being careful, but it's another to totally shield the audience from reality.
The cinematography is totally horrible. I am still not sure what Lifetime Channel had hoped to achieve form this movie.
Even the leading actress is working half way - - at no point do we see her authentic self.
Was it the company? The production? or the writers?
I have no clue. But I feel like I want my dollar back from red-box (it was that bad).
- diddleysquat-1
- Dec 1, 2012
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- MyPointOfView123
- Dec 9, 2020
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- dontspammyjunk
- Dec 29, 2014
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I'm giving this 6 stars and even that's a little bit of a stretch. For a lifetime flick it had some bigger ticket actors and actresses. Wasn't the worst film of all time. I'd recommend if you have a lazy day and you're bored.
- hunterjpetrick
- Aug 8, 2019
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- lookwhosknocking
- Sep 18, 2012
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Literally the worst acting, and the fact it is so miscast made it even worse. Two stars instead of one since it was bad enough to made me right a review
- maydregirl
- Mar 16, 2021
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Calling this amateur diy product wooden wouldn't be a fair estimate and an insult to many a wooden production. Wooden is way more flexible compared to this. Whatever the recipe, the served dish lacked absolutely everything, from story to acting. Pity I can't give it a minus.
- VKintheUK-83-552768
- Apr 30, 2020
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- garyphillimore
- Oct 31, 2019
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- Mehki_Girl
- Jan 16, 2023
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- valensia3000
- Sep 18, 2012
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Simple but mildly effective thriller starring Barton as a once carefree young woman stalked by a maniac for thirteen years, struggling to adjust to society whilst her tormentor remains on the loose. Whilst the game's up prematurely, it's still fun finding out how many of those close to Barton will suffer the consequences by association.
Whilst she's perhaps better known for her off-screen exploits, Barton knows how to act and she makes it look effortless as it should; she's timid as the character would be in the circumstances, but doesn't overact the part. Lea playing the dedicated detective is reliable in support, and there's a range of would-be suspects to entice the patient viewer, although the answer isn't especially well disguised, and waiting for a red herring which never appears is disappointing.
Low budget but appropriate for a telemovie, this Canadian thriller lacks logic but achieves its aim of a few cheap thrills and is elevated by Barton's balanced performance.
Whilst she's perhaps better known for her off-screen exploits, Barton knows how to act and she makes it look effortless as it should; she's timid as the character would be in the circumstances, but doesn't overact the part. Lea playing the dedicated detective is reliable in support, and there's a range of would-be suspects to entice the patient viewer, although the answer isn't especially well disguised, and waiting for a red herring which never appears is disappointing.
Low budget but appropriate for a telemovie, this Canadian thriller lacks logic but achieves its aim of a few cheap thrills and is elevated by Barton's balanced performance.
- Chase_Witherspoon
- Mar 1, 2024
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Mischa Barton looks good here and she is a good actress often better than needed form the movies she is in. Her fear looks real.
This fast paced Lifetime thriller is more exciting than average. It starts quite scary as her parents are killed. Then she hides for years and has a new identity but now he is back. It's quite exciting as the detective starts looking at all possible suspects.
Wish Lifetime would use her for more movies.
This fast paced Lifetime thriller is more exciting than average. It starts quite scary as her parents are killed. Then she hides for years and has a new identity but now he is back. It's quite exciting as the detective starts looking at all possible suspects.
Wish Lifetime would use her for more movies.
- phd_travel
- Feb 11, 2019
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It is nice. Just nice because it is the good choice after a work day. Three things are good in its case- the splendid predictability- you know the hustler too easy, Mischa Burton and, maybe, the smile and pectorals of Marco grazzini. Low budget, not high ambitions, a comfortable story, absurde, full of cliches, decent. And it is enough for see it out of expectations.
- Kirpianuscus
- May 9, 2019
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