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8/10
Best web-series out there!
jakebiderman18 June 2012
I must say that Sync is the best web-series I have found on the Internet, trumping things like VGHS. Its writing is a perfect mix of action, thriller, and romance, and the plot is singularly unique. Add to that great actors, smart directors, and skilled VFX artists, and you get an amazing, must-see show.

There are only two problems I have with Sync. 1: The episodes come out once a month, which is rather slow compared to other series. 2: The episodes themselves are only nine minutes long or so, which is short compared to TV shows of half an hour each.

Still, I think that the pros way outweigh the cons, and Sync is a great show.
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8/10
SYNC is amazing.
zacboring125 June 2012
I have been a fan of the content produced by Corridor Digital for a while now. So, when I heard they were releasing a web series, I knew I had to check it out. I am SOOO glad that I did.

SYNC has easily became one of my favorite shows OF ALL TIME. It's creative, original, entertaining, pretty much everything you could possibly want from a TV show. The only difference, is that the episodes are shorter than an average TV show, and they're uploaded to YouTube.

The acting is surprisingly well for a YouTube series. Not to mention the fact that the visuals and effects are simply outstanding. I highly recommend that everyone go watch it.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL168F329FADED6741
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8/10
Wow
Yarayaraman21 August 2014
Well worth checking out. Acting, story, pace and special effects are great, especially given that this is an indie movie with unknown actors and available free to watch on YouTube! I started watching this based on a recommendation from a friend and was instantly hooked. It is apparently based on a web series that was subsequently converted into a film. I never saw the series, but it works brilliantly as a single film. The makers/directors appear to do special effects for a lot of bigger films, and clearly decided to start producing some stuff themselves.

What are you waiting for?
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10/10
You get what you pay for. As said, it exceeds expectations in every way.
friendios11 June 2013
Acting: Suburb, every lines are believable. All the stunts and the actions are amazing. All seem legit.

Plot: Complex, or at least better than most of the summer movies out there. It kind of fall straight to hell in the last episode. It shouldn't be that open-ended kind in my opinion, but a big action-packed feast.

Action: Big part here. The opening act was great, just lots of guns and blowing up stuff. The rest were so so, then it got to the end action that was great. Overall a big plus on this one.

VFX/SFX: All great. The effects were believable. The sounds are great, they were real and give you lots of bumps into your chest. The tracks are great too, got along with the scenes real good.

Overall, 10/10, considering I paid only time on this. :)
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10/10
Unexpected and Amazing
jry-264-71083416 March 2015
Rarely has such a good film been made with such a small budget. Don't panic during the first 15 minutes where it seems like this is going to be just another mindless action "avenging secret agent" with a sci-fi twist movie. Over the next 90 minutes, the plot and characters rapidly evolve into something much more.

What makes this evolution and its intriguing ending work is a combination of excellent writing, very good actors and a skillful director -- all working with an obviously dedicated crew. No one is just phoning it in here.

The light sprinkling of special effects also works well within the context of the story. But don't get the idea that this movie is all cerebral... the concepts that come along are exciting -- and it's got plenty of action and moves right along without going over the top into the usual silly excesses.

I haven't enjoyed an independent film so much in a long time.
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7/10
All-round great series
ForgottenHero2218 April 2015
This series is a culmination of all of Sam and Niko's skills combined. They cast well, shots were perfect, audio was natural and non-jarring and the storyline was unpredictable and original.

This series follows our protagonist to mob bosses houses, geek lairs, secret government headquarters and even across the ocean to China. The story takes twists and turns that, while not too incredible, keep the audience guessing at every point. At the end of each episode it's a frantic scramble to put the next one on due to the suspense they've left you in.

Sync surely satisfies the audiences desires for an action show with great comedy bits, a touch of romance and a whole lot of fun.
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10/10
One of the best independent films
Vince-Medlock26 November 2013
I didn't find this as the episodes were being released, so I got to watch it all in one shot as the finished movie. I also very much prefer indie productions to big commercial titles.

That said, "Sync" is incredible. With an original take on the premise and storyline, it features superb acting and amazing effects. The script perfectly balances action, humor, romance, and character development. In fact, it's the character development over the course of the movie that stands out to my mind.

A couple of people have commented on the ending. I will say only that I thought it was excellent and a fitting way to end this particular story.

Bravo to all involved!
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9/10
Great movie, steps away from classic Sci-Fi clichés.
james-0408627 September 2017
A great movie for a low budget. It doesn't follow the traditional paths that most Sci-Fi movies or action movies follow. Romance isn't the center of the movie, which in my book is a bonus. Recommended for anyone looking for an hour and a half to kill, because this is probably the best low budget film I have yet to come across.
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10/10
Excellent Series Turned into a Movie
adamwbb25 February 2013
Great Action Scenes throughout the Film. Each moment left you Hanging on the edge of your seat wondering what was going to happen next. overall I believe the produced did a great job all the way down to the VFX. I would strongly suggest that those under 16 shouldn't be allowed to watch it do to the graphic Gun Violence, Drinking and smoking, and Language. Here's my rating on each aspect: Story Line: 10 out of 10 Visual Effects: 9 out of 10 (there were inconsistencies throughout the series/movie Acting:10 out of 10 Ending: 7 out of 10 (bit of an ending that wasn't expected and leaves you wanting another episode/movie released.)
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