Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 12:27 am
Eight people walk into a sealed room to apply for a job. They are given a test on a piece of paper, very specific rules, and 80 minutes to complete the test. Oh, and there's only one question.
That's where the movie starts.
This psychological thriller was interesting to watch, and those within gave good performances, but I'm sure the plot was thinner than it seems to me after just watching it. I think the ending didn't really mesh with the particulars of the exam itself.
Still, it's not a deal killer for me. The rest of the film was interesting enough that the ending didn't destroy it, and the problems it created were minor issues.
I do think casting was a problem though. Not because anyone did terrible, but because most of the cast was very likeable even when we were not supposed to like them.
The film's biggest flaw is that it exists in a different reality. Not something science fiction based, but something is taking place in their story that isn't happening here in reality. The reason this is a problem is because the film sort of revolves around it, and nothing in the film's description gets you ready for it. Being that it's not a surprise or twist, they probably should have figured out a way to introduce the audience to it so we can better follow why it's such a big deal.
If you like psychological thrillers this is decent.
6 out of 10.
That's where the movie starts.
This psychological thriller was interesting to watch, and those within gave good performances, but I'm sure the plot was thinner than it seems to me after just watching it. I think the ending didn't really mesh with the particulars of the exam itself.
Still, it's not a deal killer for me. The rest of the film was interesting enough that the ending didn't destroy it, and the problems it created were minor issues.
I do think casting was a problem though. Not because anyone did terrible, but because most of the cast was very likeable even when we were not supposed to like them.
The film's biggest flaw is that it exists in a different reality. Not something science fiction based, but something is taking place in their story that isn't happening here in reality. The reason this is a problem is because the film sort of revolves around it, and nothing in the film's description gets you ready for it. Being that it's not a surprise or twist, they probably should have figured out a way to introduce the audience to it so we can better follow why it's such a big deal.
If you like psychological thrillers this is decent.
6 out of 10.