Teenagers Vee (Emma Roberts, daughter of Eric) and Ian (Dave Franco, brother of James) find themselves caught up in the (possibly illegal) title app, a kind of “Truth or Dare” in which smartphone users elect to be “watchers” and pay a fee, or “Players” and get paid for completing dumb dares online. This is not great cinema; it could have gone way darker on the perils of instant fame through social media. But it’s unpredictable, moves along briskly, and never forgets that it’s telling a story. Call it a crayon-colored thriller for the wired teens of today. I had much more fun than I intended. (96 min)
Don Morton
Don Morton has viewed some 6,000 movies, frequently awake. A bachelor and avid cyclist, he currently divides his time between Tokyo and a high-tech 4WD super-camper somewhere in North America.You may also like
Where to Buy Christmas Gifts in Tokyo
Get creative with gifts this season with some of Tokyo's most creative shopping hubs
Swimming Pools in Tokyo and Yokohama
Escape the summer heat
What is Forest Bathing in Japan?
Physical and mental wellbeing through forest therapy
Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law
Japanese law: everyday legal issues explained
San-chan: The Shiba Inu That Saved the World
How a man, a dog and the internet united for good
English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists
English Facebook groups for finding free stuff, making friends, volunteering, and more
Le Cafe V
Louis Vuitton’s elevated cafe in Tokyo