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The Next Big Thing

  • 2016
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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The Next Big Thing (2016)
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Comedy

When Julian allows his deranged best friend Chuck to follow him around 24/7 with a camera, his whole world spirals out of control causing turmoil in his personal and professional life.When Julian allows his deranged best friend Chuck to follow him around 24/7 with a camera, his whole world spirals out of control causing turmoil in his personal and professional life.When Julian allows his deranged best friend Chuck to follow him around 24/7 with a camera, his whole world spirals out of control causing turmoil in his personal and professional life.

  • Director
    • Brody Gusar
  • Writers
    • Brody Gusar
    • Iain Roush
  • Stars
    • Jonathan Lipnicki
    • Lou Ferrigno
    • Marshall Manesh
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    86
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brody Gusar
    • Writers
      • Brody Gusar
      • Iain Roush
    • Stars
      • Jonathan Lipnicki
      • Lou Ferrigno
      • Marshall Manesh
    • 7User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jonathan Lipnicki
    Jonathan Lipnicki
    • Self
    Lou Ferrigno
    Lou Ferrigno
    • Theo Captain
    Marshall Manesh
    Marshall Manesh
    • Mr. Shah
    James Kyson
    James Kyson
    • James Kyson
    Lauren Francesca
    Lauren Francesca
    • Lauren Francesca
    Ken Sagoes
    Ken Sagoes
    • Terry
    Laura Patalano
    Laura Patalano
    • Maid
    Kelli Dawn Hancock
    Kelli Dawn Hancock
    • Officer Barnes
    Circus-Szalewski
    Circus-Szalewski
    • Skitz
    Brad Culver
    Brad Culver
    • Julian
    Sharon Noble
    Sharon Noble
    • Dotty
    Jo Farkas
    Jo Farkas
    • Ms. Levinson
    Eugene Alper
    • Dmitri
    Chris Connell
    • Dr. Mathews
    Jonney Ahmanson
    Jonney Ahmanson
    • Chuck
    Sam Bianchini
    Sam Bianchini
    • Beth
    Kelcey Watson
    Kelcey Watson
    • Russel
    Krystyna Walters
    Krystyna Walters
    • Krystyna
    • (as Krystyna Ahlers)
    • Director
      • Brody Gusar
    • Writers
      • Brody Gusar
      • Iain Roush
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    9directortim2012

    Our world today

    A fun, humorous, sometimes dark look at living life in the 24/7 stream. This really is our world today, just pushed a little more for effect. But we're all part of and glued to the omnipresent stream. This movie is a delicious deep dive into that reality. Well acted and written, with just enough real amidst the chaos to keep us engaged. Fun to see Lou Ferrigno!
    8williamgway

    Wonderful look at fame

    Wonderfully written satire of fame and all that come along with that ride. Well acted and well written. Recommend.
    9JGReviews

    Funny Indie Comedy About Trying to Create the Next Big Thing

    The Next Big Thing is a fun and funny indie comedy. Chuck wants to film his reluctant friend Julian's everyday life and make it into a movie. I really liked the line: "We're making a movie about being famous... so I can become famous." It felt like that really spoke to modern day celebrity culture and the seemingly near universal yearning to be the next breakout Youtube or social media star. But what I think makes The Next Big Thing refreshing to me is Julian's reluctance and unease about all of this, and the messiness that ensues, as well as the raw nature of a friend just kind of picking up a camera and following you around that felt more realistic and unpolished as compared to what would occur in a Hollywood production of a similar plot line. The acting is also pretty good here and you'll notice some familiar faces like Jonathan Lipnicki ("the human head weighs eight pounds" haha), Lou Ferrigno (The Hulk!), and others. Enjoy!
    10abdullha-12957

    very nice lauren

    Lauren is awessome actrees i love her acting in the movies and her acting looks so reall also i recommended to watch her movies because shes so entertaining i wish all the best for her
    9sitebpro

    Great social commentary on the desire for fame

    Thought provoking and original. The Next Big Thing is a fresh and modern take on the desire for fame and how far people are willing to go

    Documentary style narrative story telling is one of the handset things to do and this succeeded in bringing the genre to a new place.

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      • February 9, 2018 (United States)
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