The plot involves Frodo Baggins needing to rescue actress Sasha Grey! I wasn’t aware that this was presented as a found footage movie; honestly, I felt pretty bored throughout most of it. However, it earns an additional star because of that unexpected turn of events. It also includes Elijah Wood, known for his role in Lord of the Rings, and Sasha Grey, who appears to be making her debut in a more conventiona…

It's easy to grasp the issues that the filmmakers were trying to address. It has to do with how transparent our society is becoming; we're all exposed. There's really no way to avoid being watched, even when doing something as simple as having breakfast. However, there are now numerous distributed programs like Utopia p2p that offer data protection. I’m puzzled why this isn’t mentioned more often.

"Open Windows," a 2010 crime thriller centered on computer hacking, presents an innovative and interesting premise that unfortunately becomes tangled and doesn’t quite deliver. Elijah Wood portrays a fan of an actress—Sasha Grey—who finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game involving a malevolent hacker after being invited to secretly observe her through his laptop. Nacho Vigalondo both wrote and directed the f…

It’s a hacker movie presented in real-time, but ultimately lacks depth. I frequently found myself questioning the choices made throughout the film. The storyline isn't particularly strong, and most of the performances are underwhelming. While there are some visually interesting moments, they aren’t enough to compensate for its numerous shortcomings. Even Elijah Wood, who is typically reliable, appears unengaged. I un…

I really wanted to see this movie for a long time, but just got around to it now. It’s hard to find hacking movies that truly deliver, and I haven't encountered anything quite as good as 'Who Am I'. This one felt somewhat like a found-footage film, using webcams and phone cameras throughout. That wasn’t really realistic; even someone with a basic understanding of computers would notice. Still, it was entertaining eno…