sol- Released in the same year as 'Unfriended', though not as widely seen, 90% of the action here likewise takes place on a single laptop screen with the camera darting between various open windows (hence the title), including a webcam of the protagonist. It is a very well paced movie and one that offers further proof of the ability of a single laptop screen to create a riveting thrill ride. Little can be revealed of the plot without ruining a fresh experience, but suffice it to say that it focuses on a nebbish who receives an invitation to spy on a famous actress through his laptop and then has trouble preventing a planned kidnapping without convicting himself. As such, 'Open Windows' plays into some interesting dilemmas faced by computer users in the voyeuristic era in which we live. At the same time though, the film mounts such a series of ludicrous twists (especially in the final fifteen minutes) that the convoluted nature of the plot detracts from the novel laptop screen format. And in terms of the laptop screen format, 'Unfriended' plays better into the anxieties that we all face when the internet or our computers do not work properly, however 'Open Windows' certainly puts a new spin on clicking on links from non-trusted sources. It is a decent enough thriller, but it is easy to see why the tighter scripted 'Unfriended' has found a larger audience over time.

Alice C Started out okay but about 20 minutes in became a long involved not so fun exploration. Not very thrilling. What am I watching and why. Waste of an hour and 40 minutes following who is chasing who for ineffective twists that don't work well. Reality meets the web or whatever and real life consequences don't really matter.

James Lister The plot is about a B-Star Actor Jill Goddard (Sasha Grey) who is tired of the business she's in and wants out. But feels trapped by her friends and management. Here enters Nick (Elijah Wood) her number one fan who runs a website dedicated to her. After winning a competition to have dinner with her he is later disappointed when a person alleging to be her representative says she cancels the dinner date. Her manager, then gives him the ability to view Jill secretly via her computer and phone. Little does Nick know that he is about to enter a sinister game of cat-and-mouse where nothing-and no one-are what they seem.Described as a 21st Century Rear Window that boasts that it is a unique film that has never been done before. Sadly, it is neither a modern version of a classic nor unique. Yes, voyeurism links both films, but really, that's where the similarities end for me. However, that does not necessarily make this a bad film. In fact, it's pretty a compelling thriller for the first two acts, and then it loses its steam and plausibility by the third act as it takes on an unnecessary Science Fiction element that makes it go a little over the top in my opinion and kind of slightly spoils the ending and the film overall. Although I had a good time watching it. Woods and Grey performances are good, although the former comes off a little pathetic and easily to manipulated at times. Which makes it hard to root for him as he keeps making one bad decision after the next. This isn't a must watch movie for me, but if you do watch it, then I think you will have a good time too. Just don't go into it thinking it's a 21st Century Rear Window because it's not.

lovaszi-peter It was the first movie I've seen from Nacho Vigalondo, and probably not the last one, his work was very impressive. I can't say that about the actors. We have Frodo, a porn star and someone with a massive London-accent.I wish it wasn't true but... I loved the storyline, something unexpected happened often enough to keep your eyes on the monitor, it had an interesting perspective, but acting was forgettable. I still enjoyed it. It was built up, we had breaks, even if it looks like there is no cut in the whole movie. You'll not feel any emotions for the actors (and it's not because of poor acting), but will definitely find interesting how technology could be - or it's much more scary: how technology is nowadays. I do not recommend it for any woman unless you are a nerd, you will be bored and will not even understand what's happening and why. If you are a man you will still not understand these thing, but will carry you away.