Another 'special' release for Virgin patrons in the UK (- see also The Rook).
In the future, "The Feed" has become the latest trend in communication technology, and has taken over from the computer and smartphone. It is broadly speaking an implant that allows the brain to directly engage with all of the usual PC/ mobile phone functions, so that people can interact with each other, play games, go on virtual dates etc, using the power of thought alone.
Ultimate convenience makes it difficult for obsessives to limit their 'on time', and consequently, the lives of undisciplined users can soon spiral out of control. Lately, the problem is becoming much worse, or perhaps more sinister. The manufacturing corporation is uncovering a disturbing outbreak of users behaving in irrational ways, self-harming and generally going crazy. Could there be a virus in the software? Is it the work of a lobby group trying to get the product banned?
Admittedly, this was a reasonably intriguing story and ought to have been captivating for fans of science fiction. Unfortunately, there was no real spark of ingenuity in the execution. Progress remained slow and predictable, and the acting never rose above 'dull and forgettable'. Most of the characters remained flat and uninteresting a good way into the action. I was compelled to jump ship after episode 4. - 5.8/10.
In the future, "The Feed" has become the latest trend in communication technology, and has taken over from the computer and smartphone. It is broadly speaking an implant that allows the brain to directly engage with all of the usual PC/ mobile phone functions, so that people can interact with each other, play games, go on virtual dates etc, using the power of thought alone.
Ultimate convenience makes it difficult for obsessives to limit their 'on time', and consequently, the lives of undisciplined users can soon spiral out of control. Lately, the problem is becoming much worse, or perhaps more sinister. The manufacturing corporation is uncovering a disturbing outbreak of users behaving in irrational ways, self-harming and generally going crazy. Could there be a virus in the software? Is it the work of a lobby group trying to get the product banned?
Admittedly, this was a reasonably intriguing story and ought to have been captivating for fans of science fiction. Unfortunately, there was no real spark of ingenuity in the execution. Progress remained slow and predictable, and the acting never rose above 'dull and forgettable'. Most of the characters remained flat and uninteresting a good way into the action. I was compelled to jump ship after episode 4. - 5.8/10.