I been attending these festivals since 2013 and I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Even though it was predictable at times, I do relate to the characters and feel like I know them as well. These scenarios do happen, believe it or not and I think they played out well. This was more of a storytelling film based off the scenarios given than a film showing performances of DJ's and people dancing which I what I wanted to see and which I did enjoy from beginning to end.

I decided to watch the movie because of the title and it felt like a treat. I said to myself 'Hey, let's find a modern term used often in texts and internet messaging as a movie title and this is what I've found and it was worth it.XOXO follows a popular internet DJ who embarks in showing off his music work live at a music festival however meets a lot of people who help him along the way but face the cliché of challenges. Each of the characters have their moments and the movie wastes no time showing this off and the trouble they run into feels expected. The characters also look a bit unreal and very unappealing as they sweat as they journey throughout the movie. Maybe adds to the typical struggle they face like any other movie but still, am I missing something, but in a way, I like it, the kind of characters I would expect to meet on a road trip to the festival.I praise the use of production value considering the other genres of music that are dominating the scene right now. Surprisingly good use of camera-work right down to their wardrobe and make up. Not just for the music itself. It's worth the watch as the build up to the ending was built very well.

Upon reading the description I had high hopes for the story and reference to the EDM community. However, high hopes were quickly demolished. References to the EDM community as being a ragtag group of drug heads casts a very high shadow on a very welcoming and accepting group of individuals. This film has done nothing more than to hit home the idea to the general public that EDM fans are nothing more than drug using delinquents. The truth is far from what XOXO has portrayed. The film has left out a major part and foundation of the EDM culture which is to accept one another. Instead, the film has decided to portray a stereotypical view which is that of drugs, sex, and scandalous behavior. Perhaps before making a movie in such a distinct genre, producers and directors alike should dive deeper into such a sub-genre in order to gain a true introspective. Very little evidence based on this film shows that they have not done their research.

I've been to my fair share of raves but I never understood 'PLUR' lifestyle. It seems like a capitalistic and vapid culture. And I'd be hard pressed not to admit that a majority of artists follow suit. And many concerts are just an excuse to take drugs, dance like a crazy person, and possibly get intimate with strangers. But before I go on a tangent on rave culture, lets decipher this movie. Do you enjoy films riddled with clichés? I mean constant ad naussiem clichés one after another. Here are some you will experience: The un-offensive popular new kid on the block that made it a big debut online, the over-exaggeration effects of drug use, disappointed father who doesn't believe in his son's potential, vapid slutty 'squad' chicks that are less than one-dimensional, jaded "true fan" that is holding on to the past but breaks free of his cynicism/nihilism, couple that is breaking apart due to relationship problems going to an event for a last hurrah, girl who believes in true love against all odds gets bogged down by the truth (but ends up with the right person).... Etc. This is mixed with repulsive story elements. It's sets up a storyline of multiple perspectives with awfully written dialogue. Among all these people in the film the plot is stretched to thin to tell a story or make any good point. Every modern convention of film is shoved into this piece of garbage and even if some would work in another better film, the execution is the problem. Is this an advertisement for xoxo fest? It certainly feels that way from all the music and awkward crowd shots. The best part is when the couple decide to go down into a sewer to get into the sold out festival. Probably because they get covered in poop which is a good metaphor for what this film is.Nothing seems to be redeeming about this movie. It's predicable, vapid, has no real point to make, and doesn't even have a memorable scene. This is starting to prove that Netflix will cut corners and shove any material out there is see if it sticks. It's certainly cheaper than hiring good talent or purchasing already good content to stream. Stay away from the sewage stained garbage.