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This unclassifiable movie is not a low-budget mystery horror about murder, but in fact a visually highly stylized attempt to show the psychological inability to bear solitary confinement in prison. The reason for the imprisonment itself is played out in flashbacks and is rather unconvincing. However, the problem is that the plot cannot move from its place and the relationships between the characters do not undergo the necessary dramatic changes. The best part of the movie -suggestive hallucinations, is thus wasted. It should be appreciated that despite the fact that the camera mostly captures one person in a cell, it is quite inventive along with the editing.

Another trash Hollywood movie....Is Covid responsible? Or something else? Why does Hollywood keep pushing this garbage down our throats?

Movies have gotten SO BAD in the past year or so, I have started watching older movies from the 80s 90s and 2000s.....They are usually MUCH better and the actors can actually act in those movies...unlike the movies Hollywood is churning out lately...

WAKE UP HOLLYWOOD...Quit pushing your agenda on us

Wel... I don't really know what I've just watched. It had bad visuals,pretty sad acting,it was impossible to understand plot line, sounding was bad. It's pretty bad start for 2021. The scariest thing is that on the right of film tittle it says I it means there will be second part for this trash. Don't watch it....It's useless movie.

Very poor movie and absolutely doesn't worth anybody time to watch it

U can see this movie in 10 minutes . Nothing there Just forward

Yet another movie where people do not say what needs to be said, never stand-up for themselves or explain why something is the way it is, logically or irritatingly like someone in that situation in real life. By the end of the movie, I didn't care about or like any character in it.

This is a very low budget film, and it is apparent from the first scene. The acting is atrocious, the dialogue is grating, the camera work look like it was the product of an IPhone 2, and the plot leaves much to be desired. The film is a poor attempt to demonize White people, casting them as brutalizes or uneducated people in positions of power. It is one of the many attempts to promote Black actors and Black films, but doesn't want to allot the necessary funds needed. What the producers and directors need to understand is nobody cares about the skin color of the cast, as long as the movie is good. It is defeating the purpose to flood streaming venues with poor quality films in a sad attempt to diversify the film world.

Had a decent amount of potential but nothing really happened , it had some bad CGI and some stupid jump scares totally not worth watching

Ugh acting is OK but not much, the dramatic getting insane action is just too much, but it is a good build up. give an insight on how prisoners goes to drive insane especially when power is misused

After watching this movie it was disheartening to read some of the harsh negative reviews here - obvious reactionary critiques venting general displeasure at Hollywood's current hunger for ultra low budget one location product as well as the overbearing influence of "woke" culture that has been embraced by all forms of media.

While recognizing that the woke movement has transcended its mission and become thoroughly annoying and that streaming platforms are cluttered with half-baked bargain basement productions, the fact that CAGED satisfies both of those agendas is a double plus rather than a negative.

Despite being low budget its production values are outstanding, from the cinematography to the acting, make-up efx, costumes and editing.

The director could not have done a better job. His creative camera angles and judicious use of exterior shots keep the oppressive subject matter from being more claustrophobic than necessary for the story. (He does a better job of that than master director Wajda did in Kanal!)

As for its missing the mark on prison reality, it's a movie not a documentary. The jailhouse lawyers condemning this movie because it doesn't match their personal experiences to a T need to lighten up, or make a prison drama of their own.

This is a very auspicious debut for a new director. Let's hope the know nothing critics don't slow him down.

I feel this movie needs a trigger warning. This movie was so intense, I cried and now want to move forward with my psychology major for awakening of solitary confinement. This movie really hit me hard for justice!

Prison films are usually not my thing but this movie is so much more. I love to delve into the psyche and this movie gave a thoughtful and realistic view of a mind spiraling into insanity. The acting was superb and the writing was so realistic that I found myself immersed in the drama of life in solatary confinement. Gathegi's portrayal of the Harlow character was riveting. I found the closing scene very provacative, inspiring a conversation with varied interpetations of what happened to the character. I really enjoyed this film, and would recommend it to anyone who appreciates good entertainment with a thought provoking message.

Just like America, reviews are pretty one sided or the other.

Other reviewers give a great description of the storyline, so I'll just add a few opinions This does not deserve a current IMDb 3.5 rating.

For me, the point of whether solitary confinement is constructive let alone humane fizzled instead of popped because of the cliched "bad guard" character. (Although the actress did an outstanding performance) The reality would of been much more powerful. Assigning one person to be the protagonist was too simplistic with no direction to go with my sympathy.

Otherwise, the acting was SUPERB.

Thoughtfully directed. Camera,sound,lighting...all done professionally.

That is all.

Thrilling, fast paced, and a very enjoyable watch are the first things that come to mind after viewing Caged. The cast is phenomenal. Gathegi's heart felt performance shoulders the dramatic weight of the film. Is Caged flawless, no. But... if you're a film fan looking to discover a talented new director, this film is one you should definitely see. The film is difficult to watch at times. In just under 90 minutes, the director makes a series of big choices that limits the perspective of the audience, creating a hypnotic atmosphere that's both claustrophobic and disturbing. Sticking to the protagonist's POV throughout film is bold, a decision that definitely makes this film seem fresh and unlike other prison projects. Would I have liked to see the supporting cast developed more, sure, though it would be a different movie, one I can't honestly say I'd be more excited to see. This seemed like a film with limited resources that cleverly leaned into a very relatable story about isolation. The filmmaker cultivated a legitimate sense of dread that stuck with me long after the credits rolled. I look forward to seeing what this director and his team do next.

Our family just watched Caged 2021 - didn't know what to expect, Wow, what an amazing and relevant movie. Makes a person stop and think about what injustices there are in this world. Sends a very powerful message and educates you about issues that you never knew existed.

What an impressive accomplishment by Director Fjellman. The credits on this movie show that he had several roles that made this movie so good, he was more than Director, he was obviously very passionate about the thought provoking content.

Really enjoyed this movie and can't wait to see what else this Director has in store next.