Is the big secret to buy steem? how are so many other people making it to that point to get $400 for a movie review? They had to start somewhere right? Or did they already have a list of followers that they could advertise to come join the network? ty for your time...

Some had deep pockets to begin with. Some did have Followers they brought over from Youtube and other places. Some have started from practically nothing and built a large Following through interaction with the Community here at Steemit.

I think the latter can be done it just takes some time and work.

Thanks @thewayiseeit for your Comment