Peter Charney’s review published on Letterboxd:
Hooptober 11 #13 of 31
Man, they really don’t make enough mindf*ck psychological puzzlers anymore. Much of the joy of It’s What’s Inside (an amazing title once it clicks) comes from discovering the soft sci-fi premise in real-time and considering all of the potential possibilities and ramifications of this phenomenon. Even after that first viewing, it likely rewards multiple rewatches to track all of its switches. It’s a good thing the film doesn’t fully trust its audience, offering visually clever hints along the way, though a stronger sense of command or more defined rules for when it reveals this information might have heightened its dramatic impact.
Still, it’s a compelling character-driven piece that explores fractured romantic relationships and the shallowness of internet social life. It’s also fun to consider as an acting exercise—it’s wild how we are sometimes able to see straight through the actor’s body to the character inside (this will make more sense after viewing). Director Greg Jardin incorporates many bold and direct stylistic flourishes, enhancing the film's self-reflexive take on the hyper-connected, sensationalist world it portrays.
Don’t botch this, Netflix.
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