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Summary: Dot is an awesome movie - PLEASE READ
Review: - Let me be blunt -- having spent the past year of my life working at an Internet company, so I know all about these character types. The under- appriciated supporting cast deserves full recognition for carrying this movie. They were the true spirit of the film. But I have only seen this movie once . The over bloated lead character, Simoen, is not acting but rather supporting the film on the money he has stolen from his previous job. The scenes that I missed the most are when Simoen's character is a "practicing Buddhist", steals money from his company, never works and yet has time to do cocaine (with money he has conned out of people), and slept with half the staff which are not pictured in the movie. What a missed ending - I wish I could see how it would of turned out. Could there be any VD or STDs. I know that fans will love seeing the surprise ending of this small endowed character (simeon) feeling trapped by all the people he taken to the bank. Remember folks this is just a movie - it is not like this guy (simoen) knows how to be an actor - this is just his nature. The moral of the movie is always watch your wallet when talking to Simoen - you know he is! And he will always take credit for your work - what a lazy sad character. Thank god this is just a Movie - or is it?? Can't wait for a sequel in LA. I hope Simoen character knows how to use people out there. I really hope so - he is perfect in LA LA land. Invest in acting classes. Changing the name of the movie doesn't erase your sins - that's what I learned. Enjoy the movie . . .
Rating:
Summary: Dot is an awesome movie - PLEASE READ
Review: - Let me be blunt -- having spent the past year of my life working at an Internet company, so I know all about these character types. The under- appriciated supporting cast deserves full recognition for carrying this movie. They were the true spirit of the film. But I have only seen this movie once . The over bloated lead character, Simoen, is not acting but rather supporting the film on the money he has stolen from his previous job. The scenes that I missed the most are when Simoen's character is a "practicing Buddhist", steals money from his company, never works and yet has time to do cocaine (with money he has conned out of people), and slept with half the staff which are not pictured in the movie. What a missed ending - I wish I could see how it would of turned out. Could there be any VD or STDs. I know that fans will love seeing the surprise ending of this small endowed character (simeon) feeling trapped by all the people he taken to the bank. Remember folks this is just a movie - it is not like this guy (simoen) knows how to be an actor - this is just his nature. The moral of the movie is always watch your wallet when talking to Simoen - you know he is! And he will always take credit for your work - what a lazy sad character. Thank god this is just a Movie - or is it?? Can't wait for a sequel in LA. I hope Simoen character knows how to use people out there. I really hope so - he is perfect in LA LA land. Invest in acting classes. Changing the name of the movie doesn't erase your sins - that's what I learned. Enjoy the movie . . .
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Summary: DOT's Hip Hop Funny Stuff
Review: DOT is simply the most well created and performed indie I have
had the pleasure of seeing in years. It is fresh, funny and well
acted. Simeon Schnapper takes the audience to the limitations of
humor and beyond. I am very excited about being able to own a copy.
I have been telling friends about the film since the first time I saw it during the Sundance Film Festival last year.
If you have not seen the film, buy it! If you have seen the film,
I know that you have already placed an order.Congratulations to the innovative film makers, cast and crew.
Susan
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Summary: (dot) FUN
Review: Extremely funny and well thought out. Hysterical even for people not familiar with the Internet. Ross is my favorite character; he is the only one who could admit the reality of the company's situation, one that was started by two people whose major concern is an open smoking policy. The music and editing are excellent. Lyrics like "Fat Ass Pool with a Dollar Sign" streamed through my head for weeks after the showing. I will be very excited to see the never seen before footage.
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Summary: Dot is Dicey!
Review: Extremely funny and well thought out. Hysterical even for people not familiar with the Internet. Ross is my favorite character; he is the only one who could admit the reality of the company's situation, one that was started by two people whose major concern is an open smoking policy. The music and editing are excellent. Lyrics like "Fat Ass Pool with a Dollar Sign" streamed through my head for weeks after the showing. I will be very excited to see the never seen before footage.
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Summary: I don't want to point any fingers but...
Review: I saw Dot at a friends house a while back. A tape of this movie had been making its way around NY for a while. Believe it or not, there's actually a small cult following for this film. It used to be called Dotcom Hot Tubs, Pork Chops and Valium. Which is funnier. I know a dozen people who can quote lines from this movie. Yes it's true, I worked at a dot com company. But the dot com aspect of the movie is just one part of it. What's really funny are the characters. I hope these actors get seen because they are all just great. If you want to own a really funny movie that gets better and better with each viewing, you're going to want to buy this.
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Summary: The funniest "mockumentary" ever produced!
Review: If you were around and remember the internet boom of the late '90s, this movie is definitely for you! Whether you participated in the explosion of the stock market or not, or mainly was just a bystander, this movie will have you rolling on the floor laughing so hard you'll forget how painful it was when the market corrected and how much money you might have lost. The satire is so dead-on, the performances of the actors are so REAL and believable, and the script a work of perfection you'll find yourself laughing just as hard when watching this enjoyable movie for the upteenth time. If you like satirical movies with excellent performances and timely writing, rent this movie today. You won't regret it! (Just thinking about this movie again has me in stitches.)
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Summary: "If you can't fly with the MIGS, then get out of MIG alley."
Review: Living in Chicago, I've seen a lot of Improv and consider myself a knowledgable fan of the genre'. "Dot" has some amazing performances and amazing moments. This movie has non-stop laughs, even if you have little knowledge or experience in the Dot.com Industry. If this movie claims to give the insider's truth to the Dot.com craze... then it is no wonder it tanked. Here in Chicago, this film has a large underground following and for good reason, it sets the bar high for those in the Improv community looking to express themselves cinematically. This movie has its' place along side such classics as "Best In Show", "Spinal Tap", and "Waiting For Guffman".
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Summary: Great Satire
Review: This is a fantastic mocumentry that satirizes the dot com explosion of the late nineties. Having absolutely no product, no business plan, no money, and no ability or desire to succeed, three friends quit their jobs and start a company that is "the solution for e-tomorrow." It is a sardonic take on the young know-nothings that started and failed most of the dot com businesses in the latter nineties. By scamming seed money out of friends, family, and a series of venture capitalists (called angels) this little nothing of a company plods along for a few months with each character displaying profound incompetence.
The founders of zectec.com, which like most things "doesn't really mean anything," love all the buzz words and use them liberally but have absolutely no clue what they mean or how to apply them. Their business plan was based on discarded business plans found in the garbage by Si, the main character. They throw care to the wind when spending on fine clothes, cars, and consultants, with little care for the product. They want to "make the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time with the least amount of effort." The goal, of course, is the IPO; however, there is no product and there never will be a product. The discussion on the equity structure alone is a classic. Excellent documentary style with a ton of subtleties discovered with multiple viewings. Each scene opens with a pan shot of the expense ledger with absolutely hilarious detail along with a cash balance snapshot. In one word these characters are "dicey." Great stuff!
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Summary: (dot) FUN
Review: Who says that you need a product if you want to start a company? I am sure that you will enjoy this funny, thought-provoking not-quite-a-documentary. It is a humorus cross between "Boiler Room" and "This is Spinal Tap".
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