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Some reviewers forget the obvious questions most potential viewers have when reading IMDb reviews. Here are my answers to them:
1. If you're looking for suspense versus a bloodbath with jump scares, then 1BR will give you the low-level anxiety fix you're seeking.
2. It doesn't drag. The movie's 90-minute run time passes quickly, and it will competently hold your interest. It's escapist in the best sense of the word.
3. Production values, plot, directing, and acting don't read as cheesy in spite of a modest budget and a lack of big-name talent. It's a great reminder that simplicity often succeeds where CGI and tens of millions of dollars do not.
What some call 'flat' performances read to me as understated -- realistic reactions to depression, shock, and brainwashing. One expects the depressed and those tortured into submission to be subdued, not over the top. That said, the acting is merely good, not great.
Complaining about a movie being predictable is like complaining that the outcome of an election is predictable. There is a limited array of possibilities, so predicting correctly doesn't exactly make you a genius.
Is it too predictable? I foresaw 1BR going two or three possible directions, all of which have been done before in one way or another. It did, indeed, travel one of those paths. That said, in spite of an expected general outcome, the ending does offer an unexpected twist that's fair and supported by the plot.
For those always seeking a higher message, there's one to be had, and this sets 1BR apart from other run-of-the-mill, low-budget thrillers. The filmmakers don't beat the social commentary drum too hard -- it's chancy with a movie like this -- but 1BR does say a little something about the tyrannies of paternalism, forced conformity, and ideology by threat, phenomena we're seeing a little too much of in society these days.
As with any movie, the fun isn't always in the destination. Rather, it's often in the path you take to get there. That's true for most films, and it's true for 1BR. But no one can force you to watch it. At least not yet.
1. If you're looking for suspense versus a bloodbath with jump scares, then 1BR will give you the low-level anxiety fix you're seeking.
2. It doesn't drag. The movie's 90-minute run time passes quickly, and it will competently hold your interest. It's escapist in the best sense of the word.
3. Production values, plot, directing, and acting don't read as cheesy in spite of a modest budget and a lack of big-name talent. It's a great reminder that simplicity often succeeds where CGI and tens of millions of dollars do not.
What some call 'flat' performances read to me as understated -- realistic reactions to depression, shock, and brainwashing. One expects the depressed and those tortured into submission to be subdued, not over the top. That said, the acting is merely good, not great.
Complaining about a movie being predictable is like complaining that the outcome of an election is predictable. There is a limited array of possibilities, so predicting correctly doesn't exactly make you a genius.
Is it too predictable? I foresaw 1BR going two or three possible directions, all of which have been done before in one way or another. It did, indeed, travel one of those paths. That said, in spite of an expected general outcome, the ending does offer an unexpected twist that's fair and supported by the plot.
For those always seeking a higher message, there's one to be had, and this sets 1BR apart from other run-of-the-mill, low-budget thrillers. The filmmakers don't beat the social commentary drum too hard -- it's chancy with a movie like this -- but 1BR does say a little something about the tyrannies of paternalism, forced conformity, and ideology by threat, phenomena we're seeing a little too much of in society these days.
As with any movie, the fun isn't always in the destination. Rather, it's often in the path you take to get there. That's true for most films, and it's true for 1BR. But no one can force you to watch it. At least not yet.
- vandeman-scott
- Aug 29, 2020
- Permalink
I was plesantly surprised by this story of imprisonment with semi-political subtext.
Asides from the usage of the word "creepy" it didn't really do the little things that annoy me in horror/thrillers but even then they sort of justified it.
I can't tell you I loved this movie but refreshingly it's more of a case that they made it too well! Be warned how the characters in this will tick you off. It brings to mind the quote by Crystal Eastman "so much oppression takes the form of protection".
I think I kept watching just because I wanted a pay off to all the bullying by people who think they're in the right morally.
A lot of this just feels like torture porn and not in a great way. But that's kind of balanced out by the aforementioned features and it serves a function to help you follow the protagonists emotional journey. She was a bland and fairly passive protagonist (sort of the point really) but it's not really about her, it's about the situation.
More anger enducing than scary, without going into spoilers, this did not end, repeat NOT end in a way that left me feeling insulted or taken for a ride. There's several respectable surprises along the way too.
My final remark is that this is above average and I hope there are people who will appreciate this in they way I couldn't quite.
Asides from the usage of the word "creepy" it didn't really do the little things that annoy me in horror/thrillers but even then they sort of justified it.
I can't tell you I loved this movie but refreshingly it's more of a case that they made it too well! Be warned how the characters in this will tick you off. It brings to mind the quote by Crystal Eastman "so much oppression takes the form of protection".
I think I kept watching just because I wanted a pay off to all the bullying by people who think they're in the right morally.
A lot of this just feels like torture porn and not in a great way. But that's kind of balanced out by the aforementioned features and it serves a function to help you follow the protagonists emotional journey. She was a bland and fairly passive protagonist (sort of the point really) but it's not really about her, it's about the situation.
More anger enducing than scary, without going into spoilers, this did not end, repeat NOT end in a way that left me feeling insulted or taken for a ride. There's several respectable surprises along the way too.
My final remark is that this is above average and I hope there are people who will appreciate this in they way I couldn't quite.
- GiraffeDoor
- Oct 13, 2021
- Permalink
This has me interested from the get-go. I must admit I'm not usually a fan of these spooky bedroom type situations, but this is far from your bedroom goes bump in the night movie.
This could have been a little more intense, and in-depth, as far as story line goes, but the story that they have given you i think is well done, well acted and over all quite a good watch.
I wouldn't say this is a horror, at all, but it makes for a good thriller.
This could have been a little more intense, and in-depth, as far as story line goes, but the story that they have given you i think is well done, well acted and over all quite a good watch.
I wouldn't say this is a horror, at all, but it makes for a good thriller.
- kizzie_nikita
- Aug 12, 2020
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- terrencepatrix
- Apr 24, 2020
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With some genuinely disturbing parts. And just when you think it can't be much harder to watch, it gets harder to watch. It takes around 30 minutes to set up then the last hour a real rollercoaster ride with a fairly high squick factor. Overall a very satisfying horror/thriller.
- Clearbay_327
- May 8, 2020
- Permalink
Not a great movie by any stretch. But a clever commentary on the strict conformist society that we now reside in whether it intends to comment on that or not. I liked the twilight zone (60's) ending.
- drunk_please_disregard
- Jul 25, 2020
- Permalink
Ever build a campfire? You gather flash, kindling, and solid wood. You stack it up oh so carefully. You light it up. The flash produces a flame. The flame ignites the kindling. Then you wait until the fire roars to life and you get a spectacular display. This movie is what you get when you use green wood for the fire. It builds up then just fizzles and smokes. Budget wasn't the problem, screenplay was. I understand what the screenwriter was trying to say, and the movie itself is shot beautifully, but the story just fizzles out at the end. I expect this review will be downvoted (not helpful) quite a bit, as most of the negative reviews are, by the "community" of the movie, but... It's My Life!
- gotohoward
- Apr 26, 2020
- Permalink
In this film, David Marmor does a great job of dramatizing the way cults work on individuals to get them to join. Of course the seduction of a new member is accelerated and made stomach churning, but it's a movie, Would you really want to watch 12 hours of "classes" or "meetings?" Would you really want to watch the slow draining of bank accounts and inane barking about "suppressive" people by Tom Cruise?
No, you can see that in "Going Clear." This isn't a documentary. This is a cautionary horror movie about how cults work.
First, the cult picks lonely and vulnerable individuals who have a reason to feel left out of the mainstream. $cientology seems to prey on high school and college drop outs with money. AA picks up people who can't stop drinking. NXIVM picks attractive women with body dysmorphia and the men who love them. LulaRich, Amway, Mary Kay and all the multi level marketing scams pick at home mothers who need money and a life away from home. The Trump Cult picks white boomers and straight, single white men who are afraid of becoming the minority and need someone to blame.
In the film, Sarah is a shy LA newcomer who is trying to make it for the first time on her own in a new city. She's lonely and has an issue with her father. The Moonies send members to college campuses to look for "depressed" students.
Second, the cult love bombs the potential new member to take care of the fears and make the person feel accepted. Love bombing is part of the cycle in the normalization of the abuse the cult will heap on the member. The neighbors in the apartment complex love bomb Sarah to catch her off guard, and confuse her as the abuse begins. Every abuse cycle ends with love bombing.
In reality, the "hands on the wall" scene is taken directly from accounts by ex $cientologists about "corrective" abuse they underwent at "Gold Base" in Hemet. Many of the other scenes in the movie are thinly veiled references to confessionals by former members of $cientology and other cults.
Third, the cult isolates the new member from any and all people who aren't members of the cult so the new member has no way to check her own reality. In the film, the cult removes Sarah from her job and her only friend.
Fourth, the cult has a belief system that has all the answers to life's questions. The belief system usually has a sacred text. This is the book the cult forces Sarah to read.
Fifth, the cult forces the member to "confess" past sins to build intimacy, and make the new member more vulnerable. It's why the members ask her about her sex life and her father. It's why AA has a 9th step and $cientology has auditing,
Last, the cult has a charismatic leader. In the movie, the leader is Charles Ellerby, whose words, are repeated by the members again and again, "It's not crazy. It's science." It's why Sarah has to repeat the "four foundations."
The film uses these characteristics of cults to move along the plot and desensitize the audience to the possibility of Sarah (or anyone else) escaping the cult. The plot is helped by the acting of Nicole Brydon Bloom's portrayal of Sarah as an ordinary millennial, who may or may not give in to the horrors of the cult.
The movie is a combination of mediocre Netflix horror, and and extraordinarily well-researched premise about cult thinking.
No, you can see that in "Going Clear." This isn't a documentary. This is a cautionary horror movie about how cults work.
First, the cult picks lonely and vulnerable individuals who have a reason to feel left out of the mainstream. $cientology seems to prey on high school and college drop outs with money. AA picks up people who can't stop drinking. NXIVM picks attractive women with body dysmorphia and the men who love them. LulaRich, Amway, Mary Kay and all the multi level marketing scams pick at home mothers who need money and a life away from home. The Trump Cult picks white boomers and straight, single white men who are afraid of becoming the minority and need someone to blame.
In the film, Sarah is a shy LA newcomer who is trying to make it for the first time on her own in a new city. She's lonely and has an issue with her father. The Moonies send members to college campuses to look for "depressed" students.
Second, the cult love bombs the potential new member to take care of the fears and make the person feel accepted. Love bombing is part of the cycle in the normalization of the abuse the cult will heap on the member. The neighbors in the apartment complex love bomb Sarah to catch her off guard, and confuse her as the abuse begins. Every abuse cycle ends with love bombing.
In reality, the "hands on the wall" scene is taken directly from accounts by ex $cientologists about "corrective" abuse they underwent at "Gold Base" in Hemet. Many of the other scenes in the movie are thinly veiled references to confessionals by former members of $cientology and other cults.
Third, the cult isolates the new member from any and all people who aren't members of the cult so the new member has no way to check her own reality. In the film, the cult removes Sarah from her job and her only friend.
Fourth, the cult has a belief system that has all the answers to life's questions. The belief system usually has a sacred text. This is the book the cult forces Sarah to read.
Fifth, the cult forces the member to "confess" past sins to build intimacy, and make the new member more vulnerable. It's why the members ask her about her sex life and her father. It's why AA has a 9th step and $cientology has auditing,
Last, the cult has a charismatic leader. In the movie, the leader is Charles Ellerby, whose words, are repeated by the members again and again, "It's not crazy. It's science." It's why Sarah has to repeat the "four foundations."
The film uses these characteristics of cults to move along the plot and desensitize the audience to the possibility of Sarah (or anyone else) escaping the cult. The plot is helped by the acting of Nicole Brydon Bloom's portrayal of Sarah as an ordinary millennial, who may or may not give in to the horrors of the cult.
The movie is a combination of mediocre Netflix horror, and and extraordinarily well-researched premise about cult thinking.
1BR - ok I reckon it makes sense that it stands for 1 Bedroom. When it comes to revealing what the movie is about - I reckon it doesn't say much. The German title for the movie "The Appartment" may not be revealing that much either, but there is a subtitle that is quite on the "spoiler" side of things - that's why I won't mention what is being said there.
The poster here may be an indication too, but you know it is a thriller at least if you found your way to this page. I for one did only know that much. It becomes pretty clear what direction this will go ... and while it is mostly psychological horror there is some vivid physical horror and violence too. And there is an ending you may predict or see coming. Once you start something, it's not just as easy as ... switching something off. Interesting premise, nicely played out
The poster here may be an indication too, but you know it is a thriller at least if you found your way to this page. I for one did only know that much. It becomes pretty clear what direction this will go ... and while it is mostly psychological horror there is some vivid physical horror and violence too. And there is an ending you may predict or see coming. Once you start something, it's not just as easy as ... switching something off. Interesting premise, nicely played out
An average thriller nothing great but nothing really bad, it's just ok if nothing else to watch and you want an ok thriller it was worth watching once. Acting was decent and had a decent ending like I said overall just.....good.
I turned this on not knowing the plot or seeing the trailer and as the movie unfolded I was riveted with what was going to happen next. I don't want to share much of the story because I believe films like this should be watched without knowing too much going in.
The main character was a likable young person you can relate to who signs a lease in a very unfortunate apartment community. As the film progressed I felt for her situation and the tension continued to build throughout the film leading up to a surprising and terrifying climax. 9 stars and highly recommended. I wish more suspense movies were like this one.
The main character was a likable young person you can relate to who signs a lease in a very unfortunate apartment community. As the film progressed I felt for her situation and the tension continued to build throughout the film leading up to a surprising and terrifying climax. 9 stars and highly recommended. I wish more suspense movies were like this one.
- LaverneandShirleysucks
- Jul 5, 2022
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- paul_m_haakonsen
- May 24, 2020
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It comes across as a made for tv film. one of those you find in the afternoon, and you'd be best advised to sleep through. how does a film like this get good reviews,needs investigating?
I expected this to be horrible; but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
This seems like a more original story rather than something that's been done over and over again (poorly).
It had some dull moments but overall I enjoyed it.
This seems like a more original story rather than something that's been done over and over again (poorly).
It had some dull moments but overall I enjoyed it.
- andyofne-75813
- Jul 30, 2022
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I've always have more respect with film that has low budget and did the best they could. It's clear that this film has low budget, and manage to make the most of it, that being said it has an unknown cast, average acting and average production. As of the story, the concept is decent. But it's a bit too draggy with little to no plot development. There are also some dull and dumb moment. The horror thriller is good, considering... . The twist is not jaw dropping, but it's pretty good. All and All, it's watchable but don't get too hyped up.
Not the best budget but it had a good storyline. It made sense and it kept my attention. Pretty good!
When I find movies like this being given such good reader reviews I'm tempted to think there must be lot of shills out there hired by the studios or somebody. Anybody that can't watch 15 minutes of this movie and not guess the middle and the end hasn't seen movies of this type for the past 15 - 20 years. It was THAT predictable.
- Tweetienator
- Jun 3, 2020
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I have read a lot of reviews on this movie prior to watching and am starting to think that people just give bad reviews for the hell of it.
Having never been inducted into a cult I can't speak from personal experience however I believe this movie is pretty close.
The performance by Nicole Brydon Bloom as Sarah if outstanding and delivers similar depth and range as that of Sissy Spacek in Carrie or Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween. She truly is an underrated actress and a future scream queen.
That being said she did not deliver this great movie single handed. The supporting cast were also superb adding to the uneasy tone the movie sets and keeps throughout. Special credit to Clayton Hoff and Naomi Grossman who despite very few lines in the movie have influential roles in the character curves.
I can understand that this movie is not for everyone but, if you like a well thought out story and a steady pace of build and a anxious feeling throughout then this could be for you.
1BR is without a doubt under discovered and had this had a large theatrical release would have been a roaring success. Having found this by chance it has quickly jumped into my top horrors of recent memory and easily the best horror I have seen this year.
Having never been inducted into a cult I can't speak from personal experience however I believe this movie is pretty close.
The performance by Nicole Brydon Bloom as Sarah if outstanding and delivers similar depth and range as that of Sissy Spacek in Carrie or Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween. She truly is an underrated actress and a future scream queen.
That being said she did not deliver this great movie single handed. The supporting cast were also superb adding to the uneasy tone the movie sets and keeps throughout. Special credit to Clayton Hoff and Naomi Grossman who despite very few lines in the movie have influential roles in the character curves.
I can understand that this movie is not for everyone but, if you like a well thought out story and a steady pace of build and a anxious feeling throughout then this could be for you.
1BR is without a doubt under discovered and had this had a large theatrical release would have been a roaring success. Having found this by chance it has quickly jumped into my top horrors of recent memory and easily the best horror I have seen this year.
- homeofhalloween
- Aug 8, 2021
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We're so glad to have
you in the building.
It was two months. Two months that I didn't feel the urge to write down a nuanced and honest opinion about a movie I've seen. Maybe it was a lack of motivation because of the limited feedback on my previous writings. Maybe it was because of the enthusiasm with which I threw myself into a "Horror Challenge". A "Challenge" in which I finally watched 89 films in a period of about 7 weeks. And after these 7 weeks, I realized that I really enjoyed watching 50s and 60s horror. Coincidentally, the movie "1BR" passed during this event and there were words of praise for this horror. Enthusiastically I accepted the invitation from Alok Mishra (one of the producers) to send me a link to a screener. And of course, I'll be doing something in return by writing this review. So first of all, thank you Alok for forwarding the link.
Now some will claim that I'll write a positive review out of gratitude for having obtained a free link. Or because it's that time of the year where people ought to be mega-kind. However, nothing is less true. If "1BR" was a complete crap movie, I would describe it like that without any problem. Before Alok suffers from a panic attack, I will immediately reassure him. "1BR" is a decent film with a surprising twist. Despite the lack of too gory moments or demonic, paranormal revelations, it turned out to be a frightening film. One where you feel uncomfortable about the whole situation. However, I cannot tell much about the story itself. That would only spoil the fun. It's best that you watch this film without knowing anything, so it'll hit you without warning. What Sarah (Nicole Brydon Bloom) doesn't realize when she moves into an apartment of "Asilo del Mar" is that her situation will look very different real quick. Sarah is a timid young adult who wants to start a new life in L.A. far from her family. She wants to make it as a fashion designer and is determined to leave her past far behind. A lopsided relationship with her father caused her to travel to the city of angels. Something that becomes clearer later in the film.
As a spectator, you don't need to wait really long before it starts to escalate. After 30 minutes, the mood changes from pleasant to downright unpleasant. There is no indication that Sarah walked into the lion's den. The other residents of the complex are helpful, hospitable, and over-friendly. To be honest, I thought that actually felt scary. I can't imagine such a community in our current narcissistic and self-centered world where everyone suffers from extreme navel-gazing. The atmosphere in this building is of a high "Melrose Place" level. There's even a central swimming pool, around which all residents can enjoy social gatherings and cozy barbecues. Those residents are introduced to you in slow motion at the start of the film and are a mixed bag of people. Including the retired actress Edie (Susan Davis) whose health is clearly deteriorating. The helpful, attractive neighbor Brian (Giles Matthey) for whom Sarah immediately has an attraction. And even the landlord Jerry (Taylor Nichols) does his utmost best to make Sarah feel at home in her new home.
There are only a few disturbing factors, according to Sarah. First of all, the creepy Lester (Clayton Hoff). A resident who keeps an eye on her like a one-eyed pirate. Then there are the disturbing noises at night. She was told this is due to poorly maintained pipelines. And then the main fact that no pets are actually allowed in this building, which means that Sarah is forced to keep her cat Giles carefully hidden. Something that does not go unnoticed and is the beginning of a kind of psychological terror. The unknown actress Nicole Brydon Bloom delivers an excellent acting performance and is the most defining person in this film. She shows a range of emotions throughout the whole film. First enthusiasm. Then bewilderment. And after that, desperation and resignation. And in the end, the bold survival instinct emerges suddenly. Not only Bloom's acting is sublime at times. Also, the way the side characters play their split personality is simply magnificent.
Once again, the fact a screener was sent to me, isn't the reason for my positive comments. Believe me, This movie managed to surprise me. It looks slick. And to be honest, I didn't know which way it would go until the last minute. The uncomfortable feeling I had is partly due to the realistic image that is being created. The feeling you have when you end up in a situation and you don't know how to rescue yourself from that terrible predicament. The only (minuscule) minus I could cite is that the denouement immediately reminded me of "The Invitation". But that's such a negligible element that I can only say you should definitely check out this intriguing movie.
More reviews here: movie-freak.be
It was two months. Two months that I didn't feel the urge to write down a nuanced and honest opinion about a movie I've seen. Maybe it was a lack of motivation because of the limited feedback on my previous writings. Maybe it was because of the enthusiasm with which I threw myself into a "Horror Challenge". A "Challenge" in which I finally watched 89 films in a period of about 7 weeks. And after these 7 weeks, I realized that I really enjoyed watching 50s and 60s horror. Coincidentally, the movie "1BR" passed during this event and there were words of praise for this horror. Enthusiastically I accepted the invitation from Alok Mishra (one of the producers) to send me a link to a screener. And of course, I'll be doing something in return by writing this review. So first of all, thank you Alok for forwarding the link.
Now some will claim that I'll write a positive review out of gratitude for having obtained a free link. Or because it's that time of the year where people ought to be mega-kind. However, nothing is less true. If "1BR" was a complete crap movie, I would describe it like that without any problem. Before Alok suffers from a panic attack, I will immediately reassure him. "1BR" is a decent film with a surprising twist. Despite the lack of too gory moments or demonic, paranormal revelations, it turned out to be a frightening film. One where you feel uncomfortable about the whole situation. However, I cannot tell much about the story itself. That would only spoil the fun. It's best that you watch this film without knowing anything, so it'll hit you without warning. What Sarah (Nicole Brydon Bloom) doesn't realize when she moves into an apartment of "Asilo del Mar" is that her situation will look very different real quick. Sarah is a timid young adult who wants to start a new life in L.A. far from her family. She wants to make it as a fashion designer and is determined to leave her past far behind. A lopsided relationship with her father caused her to travel to the city of angels. Something that becomes clearer later in the film.
As a spectator, you don't need to wait really long before it starts to escalate. After 30 minutes, the mood changes from pleasant to downright unpleasant. There is no indication that Sarah walked into the lion's den. The other residents of the complex are helpful, hospitable, and over-friendly. To be honest, I thought that actually felt scary. I can't imagine such a community in our current narcissistic and self-centered world where everyone suffers from extreme navel-gazing. The atmosphere in this building is of a high "Melrose Place" level. There's even a central swimming pool, around which all residents can enjoy social gatherings and cozy barbecues. Those residents are introduced to you in slow motion at the start of the film and are a mixed bag of people. Including the retired actress Edie (Susan Davis) whose health is clearly deteriorating. The helpful, attractive neighbor Brian (Giles Matthey) for whom Sarah immediately has an attraction. And even the landlord Jerry (Taylor Nichols) does his utmost best to make Sarah feel at home in her new home.
There are only a few disturbing factors, according to Sarah. First of all, the creepy Lester (Clayton Hoff). A resident who keeps an eye on her like a one-eyed pirate. Then there are the disturbing noises at night. She was told this is due to poorly maintained pipelines. And then the main fact that no pets are actually allowed in this building, which means that Sarah is forced to keep her cat Giles carefully hidden. Something that does not go unnoticed and is the beginning of a kind of psychological terror. The unknown actress Nicole Brydon Bloom delivers an excellent acting performance and is the most defining person in this film. She shows a range of emotions throughout the whole film. First enthusiasm. Then bewilderment. And after that, desperation and resignation. And in the end, the bold survival instinct emerges suddenly. Not only Bloom's acting is sublime at times. Also, the way the side characters play their split personality is simply magnificent.
Once again, the fact a screener was sent to me, isn't the reason for my positive comments. Believe me, This movie managed to surprise me. It looks slick. And to be honest, I didn't know which way it would go until the last minute. The uncomfortable feeling I had is partly due to the realistic image that is being created. The feeling you have when you end up in a situation and you don't know how to rescue yourself from that terrible predicament. The only (minuscule) minus I could cite is that the denouement immediately reminded me of "The Invitation". But that's such a negligible element that I can only say you should definitely check out this intriguing movie.
More reviews here: movie-freak.be
- peterp-450-298716
- Dec 10, 2020
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Tried to watch this because I heard good things about it online. There was no warning about explicit animal abuse, as it includes a scene where the main character's cat is burned alive in an oven. I immediately shut it off and refused to go further. This is entirely unnecessary to include and a warning should have been put in place. I am aware that it is a fictional depiction, but it is one that I do not want to be subjected to.
The real horror here is going to open rental inspections in a nice area only to find heaps of others are interested in the flat too. And when you do find a place to live there's noises at night that compound the drudgery of day-to-day life. Very relatable stuff. But then the film deviates to a world of enforced anarcho-communism and some hardcore behaviorism is applied. A refreshing application of "torture porn" here and there, bundled into a movie with a story to tell that may not be a masterpiece, is still enjoyable.