Occasionally the film, with its buzzy vibe, felt as superficial as the industry it was sending up. However, it was entertaining.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 2, 2021

There's a lot more to the illusion, and the documentary is particularly fascinating when it shows the tricks influencers use - such as paying to take selfies in a fake private-jet interior that's booked out days in advance.

| Feb 24, 2021

A new documentary argues the obvious: that influencer culture is soulless. What's harder, and what would have made for a more worthwhile film, is to explain why such vapidity appeals to young people

| Feb 6, 2021

Following the story of the dare is a gravely funny and bittersweet experience. Revealing, too.

| Feb 4, 2021

While their tales don't unfold entirely as planned, the HBO documentary exposes how ripe for manipulation this whole culture is, and the powerful incentives to game the system.

| Feb 3, 2021

I was engaged, but completely unconvinced by Fake Famous. But I also have only 200 Instagram followers, so what do I know?

| Feb 2, 2021

I didn't personally find that much new or profound here. I wish that it had gone a little bit deeper and more nuanced.

| Jan 30, 2021

I found a lot of it quite eye-opening.

| Jan 30, 2021

The film succeeds in part due to Bilton's willingness to follow his three subjects no matter their decisions. Unlike reality television producers, he does not seem interested in molding the influencers to fit his image.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 29, 2021