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BroyaxJul 30, 2020

Un mélange impressionnant de Cube et de Das Experiment, un huis-clos oppressant, brutal et souvent cruel pour ne pas dire carrément sadique...! et n'y aurait-il pas un peu de Saw là-dedans... aussi ? oui, il y en a, histoire de relever un peuUn mélange impressionnant de Cube et de Das Experiment, un huis-clos oppressant, brutal et souvent cruel pour ne pas dire carrément sadique...! et n'y aurait-il pas un peu de Saw là-dedans... aussi ? oui, il y en a, histoire de relever un peu le plat principal !

Très bien réalisé, très bien mené, le film sait captiver son audience immédiatement dans "la fosse" mais se révèle également d'un humour bien grinçant. Evidemment, à l'instar de Cube, le but et l'origine de cette sorte d'expérience, de cette folie demeurent opaques et appellent davantage de questions à chaque explication éventuellement accordée sur cette absurdité qui ne tient (évidemment) pas vraiment debout...

Hélas, le film se fait un peu trop donneur de leçons, ce qui a l'ennuyeux don d'énerver le spectateur qui n'a que faire des gros sabots moralisateurs du vivre ensemble et de la "solidarité spontanée"... Un peu trop de bisounoursisme nuit ici à ce portrait peu amène de l'humanité...

A l'heure du bilan, il reste néanmoins un film percutant, original et fort digne d'intérêt, c'est incontestable.… Expand

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viniciussawateApr 7, 2021

The ambiguous ending may not satisfy because it doesn't seem like what many were expecting, and it shouldn't. For a film that portrays in a grotesque way the oppression of the system in which we live, there are still moments of relief. TheThe ambiguous ending may not satisfy because it doesn't seem like what many were expecting, and it shouldn't. For a film that portrays in a grotesque way the oppression of the system in which we live, there are still moments of relief. The Platform is an escapist production for those who want to feel immersed in quality fiction, even though their madness is so incredibly similar to our reality.… Expand

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AntoniocpoMar 23, 2020

A film with an open ending ... Great social criticism of human selfishness. just scary.

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LebongJamesMar 22, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This one came out of left field for me. It has some similarities to the cult classic cube, but makes it's own identity for sure. It's about a prison tower stacked hundreds of stories tall, with one room with two people on each level. There is a hole in the center of the entire tower, where prisoners, some voluntary but most there by punishment, can see the levels below and above. There is a platform of lots of food that starts at the top of the tower, stopping at each level for a short time for the prisoners to eat before it moves down the tower. The further the platform goes down the tower, the less food and more trashed the food gets, and the people at the bottom get barely if any half eaten, leftover food. It is an allegory in ways about respecting the less fortunate and things like that. For me it was pretty gripping, if at times disturbing for sure, but I definitely recommend it if you can handle some mature themes.… Expand

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BulgarianCriticMar 23, 2020

This was actually a pretty decent movie.The twists were kinda expected but the acting was supreme and I enjoyed the idea and characters in it.If you are in the mood for a decent movie watch this one it won't disappoint just don't expect aThis was actually a pretty decent movie.The twists were kinda expected but the acting was supreme and I enjoyed the idea and characters in it.If you are in the mood for a decent movie watch this one it won't disappoint just don't expect a masterpiece with amazing twists like Saw.… Expand

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matheus_luquiniMar 27, 2020

The Plataform is a raw, sharp and realistic portrait of the human nature. Simply, outstanding.

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DMLYxCriticMar 24, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia's The Platform is a thrilling, riveting, disgusting, and fantastic horror film. Think of The Cube, but more disgusting and layered. The cinematography was handled exceptionally well, as well as the actors' performances. The production design was great, too. The plot, however, needs to be worked on. There were a lot of gaps or plot holes, especially the part as to why they emphasize preparing the food that much when the administration could just give them anything. But, overall, this film is a fresh addition to the claustrophobic horror genre, where audiences are treated as the same as the characters; being put in a dangerous position without knowing that much of the environment they are in—an obvious must-watch for horror fans who are looking for something new.… Expand

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carson733Apr 5, 2020

a must watch. it really makes you think and has lots of metaphors and underlying meanings. 10/10 highly recommend

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OlivierPielMay 13, 2020

The screenplay is original, inventive, but also deceptively profound. More importantly it conveys horror in a quite beautiful way. Its deafening austerity and quiet violence reminded of Paul Auster novels.
Maybe it is too ambitious andThe screenplay is original, inventive, but also deceptively profound. More importantly it conveys horror in a quite beautiful way. Its deafening austerity and quiet violence reminded of Paul Auster novels.
Maybe it is too ambitious and remains superficial in some aspects (especially its ending), but it's a beautiful little "essay"on the human condition. It is also far superior to the similar social-economic satire, Parasite.… Expand

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ScreenKeemMar 28, 2020

Granted, I was high when I watched it, but this film was a masterpiece. Felt like a 5 dimensional helldive into game theory’s coordination problem with an overlay of commentary on trust, faith, classism, and the human condition. Some of theGranted, I was high when I watched it, but this film was a masterpiece. Felt like a 5 dimensional helldive into game theory’s coordination problem with an overlay of commentary on trust, faith, classism, and the human condition. Some of the shots were insane.… Expand

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FIghtDucksFIghtMar 27, 2020

Relative to the majority of films deemed to be good; I consider this to be deserving of a much higher score than a six or seven. The performances are great despite the setting being almost entirely restricted. The theme(s) has been addressedRelative to the majority of films deemed to be good; I consider this to be deserving of a much higher score than a six or seven. The performances are great despite the setting being almost entirely restricted. The theme(s) has been addressed many times before, 2015‘s high-rise comes to mind. High-rise is the significantly bigger film but resembles the platform in that class hierarchy is addressed in a manner that leaves a lot of room for interpretation. There are enough tangential story arcs going on that the film doesn’t ever feel like it’s talking down to the audience. It’s not David Lynch level open to interpretation or Parasite level excellence; but it’s a damn mother friggin nine. Nine I say!… Expand

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zNeverSleepingMar 22, 2020

Obra de arte!

Fico muito feliz em ver um filme da Netflix que é uma joia bruta dentro dos enormes equívocos que há nesta plataforma. Além de ter uma premissa chamativa, vai além de uma historia base e se aprofunda no significado e naObra de arte!

Fico muito feliz em ver um filme da Netflix que é uma joia bruta dentro dos enormes equívocos que há nesta plataforma. Além de ter uma premissa chamativa, vai além de uma historia base e se aprofunda no significado e na interpretação do telespectador - motivo pelo qual muita gente não vai entender o filme.

Um ponto acertadíssimo foi a atitude de criticar pessoas, e não sistemas econômicos, assim evitando muito discussões de carácter fechado. Aqui o que há em questão somos nós! A escolha de cores funciona muito bem, principalmente no que se diz ao tom vermelho, que casa muito bem com o suspense e a crueldade apresentada. A trilha sonora é peculiar e positivamente incomodante. Os personagens são muito bem situados, tendo um bom espaço de tela para cada um, fazendo com que os mesmos parecessem reais, casassem muito bem com o contexto e nos trouxessem empatia. A fotografia faz bem em focar em aspectos que aumentam a imersão na trama, como um cigarro ou um prato especifico de comida. A cenografia poderia ser melhor, pois não há muito uma sensação de isolamento - ou talvez seja apenas um efeito da lente utilizada, e ai eu já não sei se posso aplicar esse demérito no cenário. Ademais, esse é mais um daqueles filmes que ficam na sua cabeça por um tempo e exigem pesquisa e comprometimento para que se entenda todas as mensagens - ao menos aquelas claras pelo diretor. Nota 9.… Expand

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chestergMar 22, 2020

For me The Platform was something completely new. The film left me sitting in my chair after the credits started to roll just trying to comprehend what just happened. If you can, and have the stomach for it, watch The Platform.

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BrunoVn00Mar 27, 2020

I think I like the concept, it has potential. It's well shot, it's well lit, the pacing is good, the character interactions feel natural, the dialogue is really good, well thought-out and thought provoking. At times it had some questionableI think I like the concept, it has potential. It's well shot, it's well lit, the pacing is good, the character interactions feel natural, the dialogue is really good, well thought-out and thought provoking. At times it had some questionable editing and most of the characters are forgettable and there's nothing too special about them. Also the movie doesn't really bother to explain what's the whole point of "El Hoyo" (the setting), like, who made it and for what purpose or something like that. Nevertheless, the movie is pretty good. I guess all its disturbing moments and gore feel with a purpose and not just gratuitous. It has some symbolism and allegories that I guess communicate the underlying messages pretty well. Many of the messages are nothing new but this movie has a lot to say and I guess it said it well. It's a competitively made good movie and really nothing too outstanding about it. It could've fleshed out some story elements and world building but as it is, it's pretty good.… Expand

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Chrisboyd9Mar 26, 2020

Ending was weak. But overall good movie. I recommend all too watch. The whole movie it's a subliminal message.

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rodrigosoaresamMar 30, 2020

If you watched parasite and like it, you must see The Plattform. The best movie that I have watched this year. Make you think about the rude things that happen in the capitalism. You are not inside the movie, but the movie is inside you!

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eagleeyevikingMar 27, 2020

The Platform (or El hoyo) carves out a sharp political and social allegory from its simple premise, while being a lean and gory horror-thriller.

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AbdomohamedApr 1, 2020

Very impressive mysterious content , All world must watch this movie for humanity being

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MaxwooJun 21, 2020

Concept is all that matters, great concept, short story, opening ending, all the factors become one hell of a hungry journey.

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keanexApr 13, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Platform seems to me to be a movie with themes centered around capitalism. The floors that one finds themselves on seem random, much at how life can sometimes push and pull you in ways that you have no control over. The levels show how quickly people forget how bad the bottom was as they rise to the top. It's about how those on the low-end of the scale will fight tooth and nail for crumbs while accepting that those above them must always have it better. It's pushing socialism. I agree with the sentiments shared to an extent, though I think they are pushed a little bit too hard. The Platform is tense, thrilling, and consistently kept me on my toes as I attempted to keep up and guess what would happen next. It reminded me a little bit of Parasite in a way, though lacking execution. Fantastic concept though.… Expand