Fyre (2019)
Director: Chris Smith
Runtime: 97 minutes
Synopsis: A behind the scene look at the failure that was the Fyre Festival.
Verdict: The greatest party that never happened and one of the biggest scams in recent memory. The Fyre Festival that took place in 2017 was both of those things and more. Prior to watching that documentary (available on Netflix), I was barely familiar with the events that took place there and the impact it had on thousands of people. I had heard of the festival and its failure, but never knew the details behind that scandal. And let me tell you, they're baffling. "Fyre" not only offers a behind the scenes look at the obstacles faced during the preparation of what was marketed as being the most luxurious party ever thrown and the incredibly disgraceful way they were handled, but also serves as a character study of the man behind everything. A man hated by millions and a scam artist if there ever was one: Billy McFarland. Between genius and pure delusion, he's both fascinating and repulsive at the same time, making him a perfect villain of his own story.
"Fyre" had me glued to the screen for its entire runtime. The way it presents everything that happened is entertaining, interesting and most of all, shocking. I strongly recommend checking it out.
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