OVERRIDE Review: 4.5/5
Amarich Production’s newest film “Override” is a voyeuristic comment on the society and the viewers in front of TV, and an extent to which the lines between guilty pleasure and morality is blurred.
Ria is a star of a TV show “Day with Ria” and spends a standard day in her 70s picturesque home, only that each day she is accompanied by a different husband – a new contestant in the show going by the name of “Jack”. Contestants vary in gender, age and preferences as to how they want to spend a day with her – from doing chores to exploiting Ria sexually.
The creators of the show strive with the success of Ria and the show untill one of the contestants turns out to be the VP’s son going in there the show to exploit his father’s secrets being paid by a previous show contributor, who also wants to free Ria.
The film elevates to explore the theme of love between human and robot for a few scenes, tactfully drawn from a classic “Blade Runner”. The film finishes on a touch of an almost love story between a human and a robot before it’s spoilt with another plot twist-revenge.
Jess Impiazzi’s amazing performance of Ria is robotic and sensual and falls perfectly into the role of an idealised TV personality turned savage.
A debut film for Pussycat Doll’s Kimbery Wyatt proves she is a natural on stage as well as on the big screen.
Overall, the film’s brilliance lies in the main themes of voyeurism and a fantastic production value, for a British independent film produced by Amar Adatia and Ada Chyrowska.
Override is available in the UK on all digital platforms and DVD on 6th September.
OVERRIDE IS RELEASED ON 6TH SEPTEMBER ON DVD ANDDIGITAL PLATFORMS
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