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Not Okay imperfectly addresses worthy topics, critiquing influencer culture and its encouragement of fakeness, herd mentalities, and dehumanization. The script also highlights structures that capitalize on politics, trauma, and privilege. Some might find its dark humor insensitive, its bluntness derivative, and its ending unsatisfying, but these attributes are oddly fitting. Not Okay's peculiar mood, clarity, and evolution help it resonate. Finally, the unlikable characters are repelling, but their flaws emphasize relevant social issues. Plus, the acting brilliantly balances humor, layers, and themes. Ultimately, Not Okay is polarizing, but it makes many emotional efforts.
Technically, Not Okay is substantive. Its modern nature makes the production design less noticeable, but its costumes reflect the messages and subjects. Similarly, the visuals subtly employ colors, angles, motion, lighting, composition, and focus. Conversely, the editing uses striking montages, match cuts, hidden cuts, split screens, jump cuts, slow motion, rhythm, and chapters. Also, the music uniquely mixes meta acapella with trendy pop hits. Finally, the sound provides stings, symbolism, motifs, smash cuts, dramatic muting, exaggeration, split cuts, echoes, and layered voiceovers. Overall, the direction lands surrealism and a ranged tone. Thus, Not Okay is thoughtful and energetic.
Writing: 7/10
Direction: 7/10
Cinematography: 7/10
Acting: 9/10
Editing: 8/10
Sound: 9/10
Score/Soundtrack: 8/10
Production Design: 6/10
Casting: 6/10
Effects: 6/10
Overall Score: 7.3/10
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