From early on in the film, I couldn't help but keep thinking: "Why did none of the candidates come up with the idea to
just damage the sheets of all the other candidates to get it over with – for example, this would be possible by making all the others believe that the sheets need to be placed over one another for a text to become visible
?"
Other than that, a well-written psychological thriller that manages to keep the viewer captivated even without active external threats (like Cube).
Great psychological film that takes place in one room. I did guess the twist
of the Frenchman being the CEO
, but there were some other surprises as well. I really thought
Gemma Chan was going to be in on it, seeing as how she got kicked out in the first five minutes, but I guess she wasn't really a big star in 2009, much like Pollyanna McIntosh
One of those inexpensive morality thrillers set up as "escape rooms" where diverse characters must solve a puzzle to survive - or in this case, get the job of their dreams - Exam works fairly well and has an ending that's less elliptical than some, and certainly less cynical. That's the thing about movies like this (Cube, Circle, The Platform, etc.), they tend to show just what the film makers think about humanity, good or bad. Colin Salmon administers the test and leaves the cast to figure out not just the answer, but the question, using logic (such as it is - there are always leaps of faith in these kinds of set-ups) and slowly revealed information about the world outside the exam room. Though some faces are familiar - most notably Gemma Chan and Peacemaker's Adar Beck - the test takers are unknowns (or were at the time), which helps keep thing unpredictable. Who is going to ace this strange interview? Who will outlast who? You can't tell based on the celebrity factor, and that works in the film's favor. Won't revolutionize the genre, but still quite intriguing.
The first half was all right but the moment the only interesting character went to sleep so did the movie. All the pandemic shit was unnecessary fluff and just screamed lazy writing. He clearly ran out of ideas after the lights so came up with this biocrap. The solution was obvious and telegraphed too obviously and the winner was basically accidental.
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Eddyspeeder
From early on in the film, I couldn't help but keep thinking: "Why did none of the candidates come up with the idea toOther than that, a well-written psychological thriller that manages to keep the viewer captivated even without active external threats (like Cube).
ryano1076
Great psychological film that takes place in one room. I did guess the twistEmiam
6+/10Smart script, interesting psychological & claustrophobic thriller.
aniforprez
quite a good movie for such a small budget. thought the ending was slightly unbelievable, overall the film did well.Shazaaaam
Much better than I expected. 3/5 stars, solid B movie stuff.Siskoid
One of those inexpensive morality thrillers set up as "escape rooms" where diverse characters must solve a puzzle to survive - or in this case, get the job of their dreams - Exam works fairly well and has an ending that's less elliptical than some, and certainly less cynical. That's the thing about movies like this (Cube, Circle, The Platform, etc.), they tend to show just what the film makers think about humanity, good or bad. Colin Salmon administers the test and leaves the cast to figure out not just the answer, but the question, using logic (such as it is - there are always leaps of faith in these kinds of set-ups) and slowly revealed information about the world outside the exam room. Though some faces are familiar - most notably Gemma Chan and Peacemaker's Adar Beck - the test takers are unknowns (or were at the time), which helps keep thing unpredictable. Who is going to ace this strange interview? Who will outlast who? You can't tell based on the celebrity factor, and that works in the film's favor. Won't revolutionize the genre, but still quite intriguing.Stefan_Novakovic
Probably the funniest ending of all time. Who the fuck thought that was a good idea?sabke
Ingenious!Nine99
What about 12 Angry Men? Or is the room not simple enough?I am Miami
I've enjoyed it, decent film, good cinematography...but out of all "story in a simple room" movies Saw 1. is still the best. And maybe will be.muddi900
It commits every crime a 'bottle' movie can commit. What a waste...tmvitoria
It needs art to do a movie just in a simple room.shitmovies
The first half was all right but the moment the only interesting character went to sleep so did the movie. All the pandemic shit was unnecessary fluff and just screamed lazy writing. He clearly ran out of ideas after the lights so came up with this biocrap. The solution was obvious and telegraphed too obviously and the winner was basically accidental.toopsy
omg was the labour market so tight?slackhead
Far inferior ripoff of the Spanish film El Metodo, with a hint of the Cube thrown in for measure.Pretty poor really.
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