Dashcam (II) (2021) User Reviews

Plays out a little too expectedly

[jtindahouse · 6/10 · 20 October 2021]

I had high hopes for 'Dashcam'. The synopsis sounded very intriguing and I like films that take place on a computer screen. This film doesn't entirely take place on one, but a large portion of it does. Ultimately it ended up being a little disappointing unfortunately. It starts off with a really intriguing premise but then it really struggles to grow out from there and never really reaches its full potential for this reason.

The film is very short, but it can feel like it's dragging a lot at certain points. Sometimes we are watching a character edit and manipulate footage and this often goes on way too long. The story was also in real need of a twist of some sort. Something needed to break up the story and make the audience rethink things in some way.

All this said I didn't hate the movie. It knows its limitations and so it doesn't outstay its welcome. I also like the Russell Wilson-looking fellow in the lead role. Finally the dark ending was right up my alley. It's not a total misfire, it just isn't quite what it could've been. 6/10.

My expectation of this film was very "dashed" by the end

[Stanlee107 · 4/10 · 12 July 2022]

This is a slow burner of a film that never threatens to illuminate like a decent firework display. Instead it ignites a small flame that goes where it is supposed to, like a cheap sparkler, but with a predictable outcome. It is essentially a potentially "corrupt cop cover up film"!

It has been done before and done better. It is thrilling to a certain extent seeing the protagonist voice out his internal struggles monologue for the viewer to understand. He goes down the rabbit hole as a reporter that has been accidentally given evidence that can either prove or disprove the evidence on the damcam.

This could have been an episode of CSI rather than it being turned into a film. The ending is so predictable that an amateur writer could have come up with it. Even I knew what would happen to the protagonist...

If not meant for you, don't get nosey.

[Dottsylove · 5/10 · 24 October 2021]

An editor is running really late for his deadline. He awaits a footage of film involving a traffic stop which ends in a mysterious deadly ending for all involved. Acting is standard. There is a lot of watching this man edit video footage and gets old quick. Ending predictable but not too bad a watch. 5.6-5.9 out of 10.

Never goes anywhere

[zamboni-36633 · 3/10 · 11 June 2022]

You get to watch this guy editing and zooming in and isolating sound and isolating movement of dashcam footage that he wasn't supposed to get for a news broadcast. This goes on and on and on. Nothing about this movie surprised me, including the ending. Absolutely nothing. I gave it a three instead of a one because I actually liked the main actor.

Dashcamn't.

[Victor_Fallon · 1/10 · 5 December 2021]

Our lead guy is an unlikeable nitwit who edits news footage from his bedsit while sighing a lot. He's waiting at his computer for some police dashcam footage to arrive for a tv news report. We sit with him and watch him wait. He takes some video calls from his 'friends' (people he seems to hate) and then we watch him sit quietly while nothing arrives. Sometimes he'll swear out loud for no reason. Sometimes he'll move his mouse slowly across the his computer screen to open Facebook or download a file. This is the entire first act.

After 25 minutes he finally gets the footage and slowly looks through it. Ten minutes later he goes to the bathroom. I mean, it's gripping stuff.

The smattering of other 'characters' appear as faces and/or voices via computer, a tired gimmick which has been employed in several (slightly) better movies. This is yet another five minute story stretched to movie length for reasons unknown. It's punishingly boring. There are true crime videos on youtube that can tell a complete story in 15 minutes. Usually made by one person. I respect those people.

Not worth watching

[naomi_dickens · 2/10 · 22 October 2021]

Guy editing video for his news job happends to get a confidential video . Then you just watch him trying to convince him self only to be doubted when he secretly confines in his gf. Then he decides to go for a walk even though there's a suspicious SUV outside. 😒 only to come back to find his laptop stolen. .... then it picks up right at the end only for it to end. Sorry this was not for me.

Conspiracy truths

[kosmasp · 7/10 · 21 October 2021]

The filmmaker sites quite some classics (the Conversation with Gene Hackman) not just as inspiration but as a tentpole. A movie this is trying to match one might say. The lead performance is really engaging and tight to say the least. Apparently he is a star of some sorts (influencer or youtube or something, I never had seen him before - but he's really good in this) - don't hold it against him.

There are certain hickups and if you are not into film editing, you'll either appreciate learning more about it (also the rendering and buffering times, that seem to play out in real time - you still have to have a good PC for this to work) ... but the main thing is: cover ups and conspiracies ... are they real? Well the movie surely answers that definitively - whether that says something about other stuff going on currently or not, will be up on how you view it. I'd say no ... but as I said, you might feel differently.

Drags on and on ..

[rotini-52586 · 3/10 · 6 May 2022]

The first hour just drags on forever. Get on with it. Not sure if I'll be able to finish this...Boring as heck. Conspiracy theory.,.come on. Wasted story.

10s are LIARS

[amymay-69916 · 2/10 · 4 September 2023]

This movie was BORING and the main characer was SO STUPID that you applauded the ending. If movies could get ONE THING right,i ask that it be URGENCY!!! Rando loner digital news editor gets massive big break political conspiracy footage....and doesn't back it up. HEARS details about black suv....finds one outside HIS door....is cool. CONFIDES in conspiracy theory girlfriend....who tells him his phone might be tapped...and then he just strolls around like THE GOVERNMENT ISN'T WATCHING HIM. This character had as much urgency in discovering a police cover up as someone would to find the pepper shaker placed on the right side of the table rather than the left. I hated his laissez faire attitude,and when the ending happened,of course it did. Entire movie was even less than lukewarm or tepid. Only star was that the acting actually wasn't awful. But this movie sucked.

Lowered expectations, turned out good

[isaac-razor1911 · 8/10 · 20 October 2021]

I feel people are rating wrong Dashcam movie, it is quite unfortunate that two movies, both published in 2021, are called Dashcam. This one, however, turned out to be quite surprisingly nice. Don't expect thriller from top of the Hollywood charts. Acting is solid, and movie atmosphere is rather interesting enough to keep you going.

Pretty good but...

[diablac · 5/10 · 10 June 2023]

What we got was pretty decent but there were definitely aspects that were too drawn out and others that were very lacking. Also, seems as if you are headed to a destination you never reach. It draws you in, making you pay close attention for that key element, and then lets you down. It lets you down in a way that makes you believe the answer is right around the corner though. This would be great if it was the first film of a series with different perspectives of the "incident" and aftermath, like an anthology, that eventually told us why it occurred to begin with. If you think of it in this manner then it was pretty good. I really want more.

SUPERB

[irine_tabach · 10/10 · 21 October 2021]

Best film I've seen all year. Very realistic and anxiety inducing. The acting was superb and great cinematography for a film that mostly took place in one location. I highly recommend it!

Modern thriller for our times

[stephaniehains-79956 · 10/10 · 21 October 2021]

Didn't expect to like this as much as I did but it had me on edge. Solid performance by Eric Tabach and it was fast and pacey. Score was suspenseful and added to the pressure cooker environment of the small apartment. Would recommend!

Great Movie

[bookbirdy · 10/10 · 21 October 2021]

Love Eric--he deserves lots of love. This obviously had a lot of effort dedicated to it. I started watching him when he was still at buzzfeed and his growth as a personality and as a producer is awesome.

Masterpiece

[emmaricardes · 10/10 · 21 October 2021]

Truly a masterpiece. The best te that I have spent watching a movie. Cannot wait until his next big thing. Honestly I didn't expect this to be that good.

Ten outa ten

[nadavjulius1 · 10/10 · 20 October 2021]

Great move, great plot. Definitely worth the watch. Plus it's got Eric Tabach in it so like... just go watch it. That's what I would recommend you do. You close this tab. Open a new one. Find a streaming service. Watch the god damn movie. Then come back here and leave a review.