Swiped

I am a software engineer. And while I didn't work in the US I worked at startups a bit later than the movie plays. And my experiences are not this harsh, I'm very certain the movie portrays that scene in the early 2010s very realisticly (my guess is that half of the startups are still the same in the Valley).

As for the rest of the movie: this is a Hollywood biopic. Not a documentary, but a movie that will play onto your emotions and it is made to be entertaining.

And it does that while also telling an interesting story of a woman in the tech scene. It is a good movie with an intriguing plot. The acting is good, the editing is good, the directing and photography does their jobs. It won't win Oscars and it won't be a classic. But it is a story worth telling and a movie worth watching.

First off, I'll admit: 'Swiped' isn't on the level of 'The Social Network', and I don't think it tries to be. But that's okay. It takes the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, co-founder of Tinder and later founder of Bumble, and spins it into a slick, high-production drama full of ambition, betrayal and the pressure of being a woman in tech. Lily James is fantastic, balancing warmth and grit, while Dan Stevens is deliciously over the top Russian. Jackson White also shines, nailing the darker, toxic male energy the story demands.

Like most biopics, it stumbles a little when it comes to balancing truth with narrative polish. The film definitely raises important themes - sexism, harassment, silencing, reinvention - and sometimes paints them in broad strokes. It's dramatic, at times almost too neat, but the emotional beats land and the relevance of those themes makes it feel urgent and impactful.

Overall, 'Swiped' won't change the biopic game, but it's thoroughly enjoyable. Glossy? Yes. Predictable at points? Sure. But the performances and storytelling make it worth your time. If you're after something sharp, motivational, and easy to watch, this one ticks the boxes.

It's a movie when you need an inspiration, ans moral life lessons in your daily professional life, it gives you some ideas how the world works! It's a must watch movie, Lilly James and Dan Stevens done a great acting, specially Dan, I really didn't recognize him in that role which means he was so good with the accent and style.

Director Rachel Goldenberg presents a kind of biopic about Whitney Wolfe Herd, the brilliant mind behind successful dating apps like Tinder and Bumble.

Lily James excels in dramatic scenes.

The British actress takes on the lead role and brings to life one of the most successful women in the world at a young age. James approaches her portrayal of Whitney with intelligence and multiple nuances that sustain the film's tone. However, she particularly shines in the most dramatic moments, where her performance reaches its peak. It is in these moments that the film also achieves its greatest splendor, becoming more consistent in a story that holds great potential. Although it is not disappointing, the film lacks the necessary depth to fully explore the injustice suffered by the protagonist, remaining superficial and limiting to its script.

It maintains a constant irregularity.

Unfortunately, the film gets lost in the inconsistency of its tone. While it maintains a positive outlook on its protagonist's work, when it attempts to delve into the drama and rawness, it does so in such a subtle way that it leaves the feeling that there was much more to explore. It starts with a frenetic pace that makes the 110 minutes fly by, but perhaps it would have been better to dwell a little more on the drama behind such a fascinating story. Still, it's a fairly enjoyable film to watch.

Feminism as an emblem.

The film's tone is undoubtedly its greatest strength. It's a work that foregrounds female power and highlights it in a pleasing and satisfying way. It avoids clichés and excesses, as well as the exaggerated victimization that can appear at times. With a mature tone, it addresses the life of a woman in a male-dominated world and, later, the rise to the throne of one of the most influential female figures in the app industry.

Conclusion .

A pleasant film that could have been more remarkable had it dared to be more incisive. It has moments of brilliance and others that are somewhat weaker, but overall it's a pleasant experience, though it won't be particularly memorable later this year.

The movie quality itself wasn't great - Lily James was quality( as usual) , music selection and casting were good, dialogue left something to be desired and it was not a cinematic masterpiece...

That being said- the movie kept you in, the quality was reasonable and it was a vessel to carry a story that in this day and age is hugely important and that not enough people know about( myself included before watching this)

I had heard the name and had some vague idea of a sexual harassment case but am ashamed to say I never thought or cared much about it. As a woman in a very male dominated field - this movie was inspiring and touching and relatable. This is something I want the next generation to see and understand and start to understand the importance of speaking up and lifting other women. So many important issues addressed from harassment to empowerment, racism, inclusion on and on.

I loved it and left wanting to do better and be more, especially for other women and remember that you don't need to take crap fell anyone - no matter what field you are in.

Totally worth your time.