Lapsis

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It starts off interesting and anticipation gradually sort of fizzles as the whole thing becomes an anti climax, plots seem to appear then disappear, and the ending is non existant. There's nothing interesting beyond the first half. In fact I got here trying to find out what the ending was supposed to be. I think the whole thing is just to say 'look how horrible cables are' , so ye, 1 star for the beginning Personally I'm not convinced, I think I'd rather use cable than have my head bombarded by an invisible menace I can't turn off.

How come such a thing hard to believe but people willing to go for it? How can be so many scammer these days and get easy money? I found this movie just creative and the concept is believable.

First off, I really anticipated this movie. The original sci-fi story, execution and atmosphere is top notch I got to admit. Great acting by the lead actor too which I read it was only his second movie credit. Absolutely killed it! Throughout the movie there's this constant scary atmospheric sound which makes you think that there will be some twist, grand revealing, or conclusion at the end. That didn't happen, and instead we got a social commentary about corporate greed and basically the argument for workers unions. Which was disappointing to me (I have nothing against those arguments though). I just really thought there was going to be something more at the end. That's all.

The Writer-Director of Lapsis, Noah Hutton, is the savvy heir to the throne of Tim Hutton and Debra Winger, two of the Hollywood elite of the last generation. Therefore, it should by all means disqualify him from achieving any success as a Writer or Director. I should write a negative review just in the hope of stopping him from taking on a bigger and more influential presence in the film industry. In this case, however, he is redeemed substantially by providing us with an original concept, a well-written screenplay, unknown cast and a troubling alternative universe. None of this should have happened, but because it did, Noah Hutton deserves praise for a job well done and congratulations for his bright future in this industry. In another life, Noah might have played his parents' connections to the extent that the result would have been worthless. However, he has exceeded that level of achievement and is the pleasant recipient of an indescribable satisfaction, the kind of result that comes from a deep understanding of the nuances of story and directing, a rare achievement for a young person of any lineage. Since I had no preconceived notions about the storyline, I went into this blindly, and was amazed that I felt as compelled as I did to follow the main plot to the end. Although none of the actors was recognizable, everyone performed their roles well, and every word that was uttered seems to have been arrived at naturally. The basis of the story is that there is a technology known as "quantum computing" that is similar in some way to 5G and the population is similarly paranoid about it as many are about 5G towers. The way the Quantum tech is executed is through having ordinary people string cables through miles of wilderness areas to provide the access to the so-called "quantum" technology and it is up to desperate people to run the miles of cable through the wilderness to various cubes of this unknown technology -- again, very similar to 5G, albeit much more insidious. The central character, RAY, is a chubby schulb who is hired to run cable through miles of forest, and finds out halfway through that he has been given a false name to use on the job which causes everyone to distrust him. Thus, the mystery is born. What is the significance of the name? What is the hidden cost of the technology? He undertakes a mission with a high payout, to run cables for many miles, and is slowly educated by a woman he meets on the trail named Anna, who reveals some part of the mystery what the name he was given really means. All through the screenplay we are left trying to decode the various clues that are dropped without much success, until we reach the point where several loose threads are tied together near the end. There is a moment of triumph, but in the back of our minds, the triumph is very much a false one. The corporate entities that are the villains of the story are there, and. as in real life, they have a stranglehold on the brave new world of Lapsis.

Ok, so it's a scifi, but really it's a commentary on how technology controls humans for work and every day life. Coming from the UK, the country with the highest surveillance in the world, as well as having the situation off being unfairly charged 20,000 dollars for an education course that was supposed to be free, and which contributed to me leaving the UK because I could only ever talk to call center guys that new nothing, it seemed very relevant and powerful. But back to the film. The characters are great, the story build intrigue and it was an original concept. Glad I watched it. Not great for action and it's not futuristic. Some avenues of the plot seemed unexplored, but I recommend it to educated adults, especially cynical adults. Definitely not for kids and not a fun movie. Could have been dull if the actors had been rubbish, but they weren't. Watch this if you are interested in the effects modern society has on us, and like scifi which is a commentary on modern times. Original and really quite daring to so such a film which doesn't revolve around holywood cliches nor is arty or avante guarde.

Very refreshing, clever and sweet. Acting is on par. Story is clever and interresting not to mention very true. Extremely enjoyed it.

I also watch almost anything SF. Problem is, most ostensible SF is SF in name only, what used to be disparaged as "sci-fi" in the SF community. True SF is about ideas, not just mindless action sheathed in sci-fi trimmings. That is why, even with the compulsion to watch almost anything that may possibly be SF, we are mostly disappointed, so much so that being disappointed becomes the default expectation. So, indeed, Lapsis surprisingly exceeds these expectations. It takes an idea and runs with it. That it may not comport "realistically" with actual cable laying is beside the point. We explore the "idea" and its ramifications, and this exploration is enjoyable and engaging. That is what SF is about...so perhaps being pleasantly surprised in this manner inflates the rating a little bit, but if the grading is on a curve, it is well-deserved.

It is a different movie. It is not for everyone. The world of Lapsis is different. It is a strange 90s/early 2000 world shaken by strange technology. People have strange, pointless jobs, everything feels a bit absurd and superficial. The main character starts working as a "cabler" which is a combination of hiking and connecting various cables between large metal boxes which represent quantum servers. Lots of people do that, get sucked in into this for years. Form groups, settlements, friendships and rivalries. It does seem a bit strange, weird, yet fitting in this strange parallel world. If you are familiar with cult movies Napoleon Dynamite, Gentlemen Broncos, Art School Confidential, The Sasquatch Gang, The Lobster, Vivarium and a few similar ones - this will also become one of your all time favorites. It's a must watch in this case. I overused a word "strange" on purpose. I hope everyone can try to enjoy this masterpiece, as it was a pleasant surprise. I am very glad I watched it and will be able to add it into a list of my all time favorites. Solid 8 or 9 in the genre of weird movies.

Bad movie, sorry I didnt know it was the spoiled product of hollywood parents