Major publications provided deep-dive analyses of the film's themes:
: Bilton selected three "normal" people in Los Angeles—Dominique, Chris, and Wylie—and attempted to turn them into famous influencers. Fake Famous
The documentary serves as a social experiment exploring the world of social media influencers and the "manufacturing" of fame. Major publications provided deep-dive analyses of the film's
: Explores Bilton’s interview regarding how easily an algorithm-friendly persona can be manufactured with minimal real talent. Fake Famous
: Reviews how the film "spotlights the darker side" of how influencers are made.