Watched this on Netflix last night. Really well-executed and sort of as realistic as possible within the confines of the fantastical scenario that plays out. There are a handful of excellent scenes between actors, including Melora Walters, who plays the lead's mother. I'd go as far as to call it her best work outside of
Magnolia, especially during an exchange that occurs two-thirds of the way though and recalls a certain panic-attack-inducing segment from S01E09 of
"The Girlfriend Experience". The choice of expression on her face is quite something. I'll never forget it.
The movie is written by Isa Mazzei, a former cam girl, and directed by Daniel Goldhaber, who apparently also used to direct her online porn, so there's a definite authenticity to the portrayal of this world.
Madeline Brewer is tour de force. She goes all out, shockingly so. I feel like this movie crossed some sort of unspoken taboo threshold, and she completely brought her A-game to a part that must have required a great leap of faith.
It won't leave you pondering The Big Questions, but the logistical detail put into the screen interactions and the insight brought to the setting imbues it with a realism that makes you feel dirty in a way that's almost the cyber-equivalent of hanging out in a seedy 1970s version of Times Square.
Editing of the online interactions achieves an absolutely hypnotic rhythm, too. Honestly don't think I've seen digital exchanges portrayed so well, before.
Also notable, as some others have pointed out, for its total lack of judgment of the profession and main character. The onus of shame for partaking in these transactions is put squarely on the consumers, which you really, really feel.
Anyway, worth checking out.