User Reviews

I think it's very important what they're trying to do, but there's too much going on that makes me feel it staged like the boyfriend that is wrapping up drugs, they didn't even blur his face he can go to jail for that. Or them changing out license plates that's illegal that's a felony. So there's just a lot of things I'm questioning, but I'm loving and it's so important to help stop trafficking so I really hope this is real if it's not that's just sad. Sin City has way too much trafficking and it's time that something is done about it. I can't believe trafficking is happening so much in the United States. It breaks my heart, so I hope Joey salads really meant this from the heart and not just for reviews.

That Actual people are surprised by this? Are you lot for real? How many programs and films over the years has there been about Sex Trafficking ?

Vegas was run by the mob, it's not a clean city, there is now a massive drug culture in Vegas, go off the strip see the porn shows, the druggies. 1st went to Vegas in the 80s the Real Vegas with Sands, Dunes that was Vegas baby.

Been there twice since, going again next year as part of Route 66. Last time 4 of us me and the gf and another couple had around 30 cards put into our hands, but what surprised me was how the Vans with ads on the side are allowed to drive around ?

Seems to me the big wheels of Vegas are quite happy for this to carry on, I wonder how much the pimps made over the F1 weekend.

A lot of the women are brought in from overseas the Ukraine, Russia, Asia, etc. It's not new been going on for many years, these girls are tricked into "making their money" or becoming a film star put on drugs.

This looks very scripted, never heard of this geezer before.

The movie is set up to feel like a reality film, the wooden acting an unnatural dialogue removes you from this facade. If you've watched the first ten minutes, you've seen the best the movie has to offer.

Open opening, you're left wondering if you are actually watching a reality based story with real human connections. The acting is forced and the dialogue more so as they begin to show scenes that make no sense to even have a camera there.

The message from the movie is that all girls in the Los Vagas escort world are there under the forceful rule of pimps that have trafficked them there. This view offers no balance.

If you are studying film however, this movie offers value as the production mechanics are obvious and it would allow you to easily break down its construction.

As a dad, I thought I had a good handle on the scary things my kids might face, but this movie surprised me. Sex trafficking in America hit me hard. It opened my eyes to how rampant and sneaky this issue is. The survivors who bravely shared their stories had me feeling all sorts of emotions.

The movie was not shy about showing how young girls get lured into trafficking and how they are treated like objects that can be bought and sold. But the ending of the movie was absolutely insane. I don't want to spoil anything, but a complete curveball left me totally shaken. The cliffhanger had me thinking about what might happen next and the bigger picture of the whole thing.

As a parent, it's our job to stay in the loop on issues that could hurt our kids. This movie opened my eyes and reminded me that we must do everything possible to educate and protect our children against people like this. I recommend that every parent watches it!

The movie is just plain horrible.

Not exactly a documentary. It reminds me of those exploitation movies of the 50's, only updated for today's purient interests, but just as bad.

It's made like a middle school project that could never get made because of the subject matter.

The people who made this film really should never work again because every one of them is void of talent.

It's really worse than someone buying a camera and deciding to make a movie over the weekend.

The acting is bad; the music is horrible; and the directing is non-existent.

They have no clue about filmmaking. One of the worst movies I've seen all year.

This film reminds me of a modern day "found footage" movie but with a twist. I've been to Vegas a handful of times and seen the guys passing out nudie cards on the strip and I always wondered what's really going on behind the scenes... Yeah... this makes me think twice before taking a card from anyone. When you hear about human trafficking, you usually picture some foreign country in South America, Asia or Eastern Europe, but the fact that it's happening right here in the U. S. is terrifying. I think the cast and crew are incredibly brave for doing this and we need more people paying attention to what's going on. Support this movie and share it with your friends!

UTuber Joe Saladino makes a semi fake documentary about the exploitative female escort business in Las Vegas. He weaves real life interviews into a story about an undercover investigation involving a fake victim and fake criminals.

Whilst he should be commended for bringing attention to the coercion and exploitation of female escort workers, his self promoting methods distract from this issue.

The acting of Joe and his friends are terrible and the staged fights are laughable. His portrayal of law enforcement is ridiculous and is only there to portray him as some sort of victim.

The only good thing about the movie is the interview with a tremendously brave and dedicated lady who runs a shelter for women looking to leave the industry in which they are caught in. I also found it interesting how escorts agency are shown to circumvent the prostitution laws especially with the hand out cards with confirmation numbers.

Interesting to see the not-positive reviews, because I think this movie is AMAZING. Perhaps some of it was over people's heads.

The format is new - think Blair Witch/YouTube? Which makes perfect sense, because this is about a YouTuber and a YouTube crew.

People seem to think this is a documentary, but it's not- until the parts with the women in the middle, which I found INCREDIBLY impactful. Can't believe what some humans have had to go through.

This movie was extremely creative, the pace is edge-of-your seat excellent, and it leaves you thinking.

Are these characters heroes? No. I don't think they're trying to be. They are "doing it for the wrong reasons" and I think that's kind of the point?

The ending is intense- I won't spoil it, but it's justified by the hardest stuff you'll ever have watch.

Is this an indie film? Yes. It's refreshing to have something diffferent than ANOTHER marvel.

Bravo to the creators! Would love to see more like this.

As if these poor unsuspecting women already working in a field that's looked down on and disgraced by many, who are risking their mental and physical health every time they work don't already have enough to deal with!

These filmmakers had to attempt to showcase their own savior complex and own limited perspective, while treating the viewer like we all want to collectively look down on them as a group. Feels like the bully in class gathering friends to team up against the most vulnerable.

This is their work. Period.

The more trash like this that attempts to therapize or teach a lesson to unsuspecting grown women for others' entertainment, the more dangerous it gets for them.

Fantastic movie! Beyond the Neon will never make you look at Vegas the same way and that's a good thing! It's incredibly eye opening and touches upon things that are really happening, but no one sees.

The movie is not a documntary, but the story documents sex trafficking and what is really happening in Vegas. There's many intense parts, but the film breaks it up with some levity. If you're looking for something new and noteworthy, I'd defintley recommend Beyond the Neon.

The main characters don't know what they're walking into at first, but then discover a world like no other and keep pushing the envelope. The ending is espeically memorable and mind-blowing. Trying not to give away too much, but it's not something you'll forget.

I don't know what i thought i was going to watch when i bought this movie but it wasn't this. I thought it was an actually documentary like it says where they rescue an escort, but it's not. This movie isn't real at all it's a fiction documentary. The acting is worst than tiktok video acting and was plain out bad. Like they were joking around right before trying to save an escort. The most information about prostitution in Las Vegas will be in the first 5 minutes. I honestly am completely and utterly disappointed in this movie. I highly recommend you don't buy this, save your money and go watch a actual documentary.

I was on the edge of my seat this entire film! Not only was this an amazing watch, but it really brings awareness and clarity into the hidden issue of modern sex trafficking. Very eye opening to the possibilities of what some have gone through and are still going through today.

The movie is 85% suspenseful fiction and 15% non-fiction, but the fiction really delves into the real life possibilities of the non-fiction element. The first 2 minutes of this film will make you cry, and this rollercoaster ride of a film will take you to emotional places most films only dream of reaching.

Great and impassioned cast, flawlessly executed story, and an ending that will leave your jaw on the floor. Overall this film is a MUST WATCH!

The "acting" in this want to be documentary makes it almost unwatchable

You can tell they are trying to make it a realistic documentary, but the lack of emotion and scripted lines are just terrible....

Seems like a high school project where they got the script 5 minutes before filming.

I am sure there is a lot to uncover as far as the content of this film, but the obvious effort to make a scripted conversation feel like it is "reality TV" takes away from the actual subject.

It is almost frustrating to watch as this film probably has lots of potential, but I am only 15 mins into it and felt compelled to write this.

This movie uncovers the world of human trafficking through the lens of the women who are in the United States. But forced into sex slavery where they are mistreated and kept from their families. We follow the main character from his trip to sin city las Vegas to a young girl's home where her mother is concerned about her daughter's well being. If this sounds like it is tragic it's because it is. This movie is a rollercoaster of emotions and depicts human trafficking that is happening right here in the United States. Buckle up for the ride of your life.

I recommend this to everyone who is interested in understanding the facts about human trafficking and why it's a big industry that you might not know is filling a void and creating a cycle of violence and sexual exploitation.