Dark Web: Cicada 3301
Genius hacker Connor discovers Cicada 3301, an online treasure hunt that could be a recruiting tool for a secret society. Soon Conner, art-expert friend Avi, and secretive librarian Gwen are dashing from graffiti sites to ancient libraries to uncover real-world clues. But they must outrun aggressive NSA agents, also hot on the trail of Cicada, who want the glory for themselves.
Critics Sentiment
The team solves various Cicada puzzles and follows clues
Dubois reveals Gwen is a treasonous NSA agent seeking amnesty
The film drops significantly from the engaging puzzle-solving sequences to the convoluted NSA agent reveal, losing 3.5 points as the plot becomes increasingly incoherent.
Dark Web: Cicada 3301 starts promisingly with an intriguing premise and entertaining puzzle elements that keep viewers engaged through the first half. However, the film steadily declines in the second half as the plot becomes increasingly convoluted and budget limitations show, though the surprise ending provides a slight uptick for some viewers despite its controversial implications.
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