Rating of
2.5/4
Provoking but rather counterproductive
Zeljka - wrote on 05/07/12
Not really sure what to think about this documentary - fake or not, it is provoking. Haven't ever had such online relationships, and never thought of lying online to anyone either if different name for a sake of anonymity doesn't count. While watching the movie, I felt at the same time scared, puzzled and embarrassed - scared because the fact you do not know really with whom do you communicate when online (on the other side might be a psycho, how to ever be certain that he/she won't ever track you down to your door?), puzzled because I do not understand why would somebody smart, gentle and handsome (not my type, but certainly is for many women, especially in NY) seek a virtual relationship, and embarrassed because I felt like I'm peeking into someone's intimacy, which this certainly was - of Nev and Angela. I was really embarrassed, but again, I hate reality shows and all those things where people share with the world all their insecurities and usually shameful activities and traits. This was just that kind of movie - Angela did something really shameful, and obviously gave guys the consent to proceed with their filming, and I, who have absolutely nothing with them, felt ashamed of all of them. This was a thing between them and only them, and they shared it with the world like they haven't learnt anything from it. Eventually it wasn't something you would need a police for, OK, serves a bit as a warning, but doesn't really discourage such and even riskier, more dangerous activities in future.
