La evaluación

I saw this movie in the Hamburg Film Festival and I enjoyed it a lot! I left the cinema thinking about the many issues raised in the film and, in my opinion, this is a good sign that the movie has a story to say. I initially chose to watch the movie because Elizabeth Olsen is the lead actress. And, as I expected, she did not disappoint me. Her performance is superb! I admire how expressive she is and how well she portrays her character and conveys her emotions. An applause also to Alicia Vikander who also gives a great performance! I highly recommend the film to watch with friends and then have heated discussions about it!

"The Assessment" paints a picture of a dystopian future that feels like a worst-case scenario come to life. The film is relentless in its bleakness, offering no comedic relief or moments of hope to break up the oppressive atmosphere. While the vision is certainly powerful, the lack of anything positive or uplifting makes the experience a tough watch. The biggest relief the movie provided was when it was finally over. If you're looking for a film that challenges and unsettles, this might be for you, but don't expect any light at the end of the tunnel.

That said, Elizabeth Olsen's acting was a pleasant surprise, she brought real depth to her role, and I hope to see more of her in the future.

The Assessment is a Sci-fi drama Starring Elizabeth Olsen and Himesh Patel as Mia and Aaryan, a couple who want a child in the future are given a 7 day test by an assessor,(Alicia Viklander) who make the test possible and if no slip ups occur a baby will be gifted, but the expected-to-be parents see that this is harder than they expected.

Given strength by strong acting and unique premise, The Assessment is something I didn't really expect plot-wise but I think it was made brilliantly. The film is set in a format of Days 1-7 and each one is as different and engaging as the other. Honestly I was expecting this to reuse sci-fi tropes from the past, but I got to say that this is so original and unexpected I think it was done super well! The way everything connects and what the couple have to do is portrayed so well to the point that this might be what the most likely cause of creating children will be in a effected world of climate change.

Performances do not disappoint, Elizabeth Olsen and Himesh Patel were so good they probably could've been on their own with a entirely different plotline and it would have been just as captivating. But Alicia Viklander is also very good and to be honest, she's very good at the whole sci-fi genre and to see her here was a delight. Just everyone involved did their best and I really appreciate that with a film that doesn't really rely on CGI to be as creative as it is.

However, the film is graphic in some places in terms of sex and disturbing interactions from Alica Viklander's character acting like a child in a older woman's body gave me Poor Things vibes. But that doesn't matter really and it's essential to the plot but this is definitely for an older audience and I can definitely imagine this being an easy R or 15/18 in the UK if anyone is interested.

Overall, while some characters don't have much resolved plotlines the ones that do are created and performed so well it's hard to find anything bad about The Assessment. Definitely a one you must go and see when it comes out in mid 2025 I would highly recommend this amazing and creative piece of art when it hits cinemas.

Grade: A+

London Film Festival October 19th.

Where are all of the reviews for this movie?! And why is it criminally underrated? Aren't we all tired of superhero popcorn flicks and ready for more movies with actual depth like this?

Now I know why Elizabeth Olsen has been playing in superhero crap roles lately. It's so that she could do this. "One for them, one for me" as they say. This is by far her best work. You can tell she worked so hard on this, physically, emotionally, she sold it. Apart from being the fittest and yet most feminine she's ever looked, she had this grace as her character that was so believable and not phoned in, especially her comedic moments like the first dining scene. She made it feel so real. Everyone did a fantastic job in this, especially Minnie Driver, who was a pleasant surprise with a great monologue, but Elizabeth outshined them all.

I'm not sure if I could watch this again with how intense it was, and knowing the ending. But this is one movie that should be seen by all. It's a smart, well written, emotionally nuanced and psychological thriller that should make you think. Yes it's Hollywood so they found a way to fit climate change in there, but it's also sci fi that feels meaningful, and actually possible rather than preachy. It actually left me wanting even more back story, though there was plenty.

Thank you to the writers, director and actors. Keep them coming.

The ideas explored in 'The Assessment' are undeniably intriguing, but their execution feels somewhat underdeveloped. The film introduces thought-provoking themes, yet it struggles to fully flesh them out, leaving the viewer yearning for more. Given its ambitious scope, a series format would have been a more suitable choice, allowing the narrative and its underlying concepts the space to evolve and breathe.

Watching the movie, I couldn't help but notice a trend in recent sci-fi productions-akin to what we see in 'Severance.' This contemporary style, while visually striking, often leans toward a cold, detached atmosphere, prioritizing sterile aesthetics over emotional resonance. While this approach has its merits in creating a sense of unease or dystopian detachment, it sometimes lacks the vibrancy and imperfections that make life feel truly authentic. There's a certain richness-the flawed beauty of human emotion, the unpredictability of real interactions-that seems to be fading from modern sci-fi. And perhaps that's the missing piece in 'The Assessment'-an opportunity to infuse a more organic, lived-in feeling that embraces both the intellectual and the emotional.