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Jun 6, 2020 Pretty damned well done by Tublen for the writing, but especially for the directing. With basically the entire film taking place in two homes, it adds to the claustrophobic, vacuum effect of the film. The principal players are all good here, but Karlson is the force that drives it. There's a neutrality I felt with Robert, even with him manipulating largely innocent people. He mixes the scumbag with the average schmucko that you can identify with somewhat, or maybe empathize with for a bit. it's a well-done take on how power (particularly technology) is corrupting, and how that power is used for explicit personal gain by manipulating others and situations, regardless of the immediate negative ramifications. The ending can be seen as a 'great power/great responsibility' take; using that power to 'change the world'. But even that is still based on each person's version of what's best. Don't go about playing 'god' if you can't handle the bolts. 3.6 stars (extra .1 for the Kraftwerk reference, even though I still think they're overrated. Gimme Can or Ash Ra Tempel. See more Grant S @grantss Jul 29, 2017 Robert is a lonely audio engineer. After much research he manages to develop a sound frequency that immediately puts anyone who hears it into an hypnotic trance and makes them totally bend to his commands. He immediately starts using the device to influence his neighbours, initially sparingly but then constantly. What could possibly go wrong? Novel idea. Pretty much plays to our fantasies of having some sort of magical power that allows us to control others. The scene-setting and the initial use of the device was quite interesting and even amusing at times. A pity then that the plot doesn't really go anywhere. With everything nicely set up for something profound or, at least, entertaining, the movies drifts from about the half-way mark. Instead of building on the start, we pretty much have the same scenarios being played out over and over again. The movie does ultimately find a direction, but it's a random one, one that is not developed or justified at all by what came before. Quite bizarre and random ending. Worth seeing for the first half. Second half is disappointing. See more Aug 27, 2015 Wonderful, thoughtful black comedy. See more Jul 26, 2015 Creepy, unsettling flick. See more Jul 22, 2015 the end/conclusion could have been a lot more creative.. See more May 24, 2015 Darkly comic sci-fi drama about a very creepy (and very damaged) man who may have discovered a frequency that lets him hypnotize others. Often does not go in the directions one would expect. Well worth a watch. See more Read all reviews

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