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Like.Share.Follow.

2017

Not Rated

Director

Glenn Gers

Runtime

97 minutes

Average Rating

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Synopsis

Garrett is a rising YouTube star. Shell is a deeply emotional fan. When they begin a romantic relationship, he's forced to question whether opening your life to strangers online is an invitation to community and rescue... or to stalking, obsession and madness.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.1/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The story centers on a heterosexual romance between a male YouTuber and a female fan. It lacks non-cisnormative identities or any critique of heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Fair

The plot explores a power imbalance between a male protagonist and a female counterpart. The female character's agency is tied to obsessive behavior rather than progressive empowerment.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, the diversity of the characters' backgrounds cannot be determined.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The film critiques digital-age parasocial relationships and social media obsession. It functions as a cautionary tale about individual madness rather than a systemic critique of culture.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The narrative provides no evidence of neurodivergent characters or individuals with disabilities. There is no indication of these identities being portrayed with specific agency.

Strengths

  • Offers a timely critique of the parasocial relationships fostered by modern social media platforms.
  • Explores the psychological volatility inherent in digital-age fame and online communities.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks engagement with intersectional themes or the disruption of traditional social hierarchies.
  • Relies on traditional gender tropes rather than subverting established power dynamics.
  • Provides no visible representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or neurodivergent identities.

AI Analysis

Like.Share.Follow. is a niche genre thriller that prioritizes psychological horror over social representation. The narrative focuses on the dangers of digital fame and the volatility of individual obsession. The film relies on traditional romantic and psychological tropes. It lacks the structural complexity needed to engage with intersectional themes or disrupt established social hierarchies. Ultimately, the story remains a conventional cautionary tale. It explores the perils of the internet through a narrow lens of individual madness rather than broader identity-based explorations.

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