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Reviewers from Biff Bam Pop! praise it for capturing a "gritty, homemade quality" and a genuine sense of 1980s urban despair.

Follows a teen who takes his dad's Tesla to meet an online crush. disconnected

This cult-classic "telephonic terror" film is often described as a low-budget, atmospheric blend of slasher and psychological arthouse. Reviewers from Biff Bam Pop

Holding a 71% on Rotten Tomatoes , it is cited as a "timely, effective exploration" with a strong cast, including Jason Bateman and Alexander Skarsgård. The Bad: Some viewers find it "didactic" or "melodramatic". Common Sense Media notes it as a thoughtful

Common Sense Media notes it as a thoughtful look at parenting and teen vulnerability, despite uneven performances.

Some critics on Letterboxd felt the promotion was misleading regarding its underlying themes. Books Disconnected (2017) Movie Review | Common Sense Media

Some critics find it disjointed, noting that the two parallel plots—one about a woman and her phone, the other a detective story—don't always mesh well.