THE STRATUM

Cinemavixion Review

Crash Buist's "The Stratum" plunges viewers into a dystopian 2057, a future where a powerful tech conglomerate, operating from orbit, exerts iron-fisted control over a devastated Earth. The narrative centers on a deadly virus that has ravaged the planet, creating a fertile ground for conflict between factions vying for power. Amidst this chaos, a skilled hacker and the daughter of the conglomerate's CEO emerge as unlikely allies. Their mission: to penetrate the virtual reality realm and emerge as saviors for a dying world. The film, co-written by Buist and Lauren Senechal, features a cast including Jonathan Medina and Ra Karimloo, who bring a necessary gravitas to the high-stakes conflict. While the film may not have garnered significant awards, its exploration of technological control and virtual escapism offers a thought-provoking, albeit grim, vision of humanity's future struggles.