Review of Creative Control (2016) by Epicladysponge — 09 May 2016

The movie where at least naming your movie with the word 'creative' somewhere in your title and a scratchy plot with satisfactory acting is actually inventive.

This review of Creative Control (2016) was written by Epicladysponge on 09 May 2016.

Creative Control has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matt Shiverdecker (33) for Austin American-Statesman (501) on 10 Mar 2016

Shot in gorgeous black and white with an expansive widescreen palate, this drama blends elements of science fiction with a touch of comedy…

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By James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 18 Mar 2016

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By David Lewis (299) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 17 Mar 2016

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By Tricia Olszewski (442) for Washington City Paper (500) on 19 Mar 2016

A legitimately stylish close to a strainingly trendy film, suggesting that Dickinson may indeed have some talent if he could only get over himself…

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By Frederic And Mary Ann Brussat (3,072) for Spirituality and Practice (3,072) on 14 Mar 2016

An exploration of the drawbacks to a technologically dominated society where the biggest challenges are intimate relationships…

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By Peter Travers (3,602) for Rolling Stone (4,035) on 11 Mar 2016

Creative Control goes its own playful, provocative way…

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By Joshua B (1,260) on 11 May 2016

Google Glass in Manhattan These days when we think of Virtual Reality glasses, we think of Google Glass…

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By Michael O'sullivan (1,712) for Washington Post (9,851) on 17 Mar 2016

There’s a whiff of autoerotic indulgence that carries over to the entire film, which despite its handsome black-and-white aesthetic and gloss…

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By Jeff M (769) on 18 Mar 2016

What a piece of crap! Could have been such a good movie, but was WAY too concerned about being hip. Style over substance…

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By Brian Orndorf (4,059) for Blu-ray.com (2,093) on 16 Mar 2016

Handsomely made, but lacks grit and knowledge, recycling tired relationship woes and chemical excess other, more inventive features have explored…

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