Vivarium

Saban Films | Release Date (Streaming): March 27, 2020

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demo74Oct 24, 2021

Absolute terrifying. Great idea for movie.. on many levels. Love that kind of scare! One of the best horror movies i've ever seen. Highly recomended

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PanchogulApr 5, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vivarium (2020)

Sinopsis:

Gemma y Tom son una joven pareja que se ha planteado la compra de su primera casa. Para ello visitan una inmobiliaria donde los recibe un extraño agente de ventas, que les acompaña a Yonder, una nueva, misteriosa y peculiar urbanización donde todas las casas son idénticas, para mostrarles una vivienda unifamiliar para ellos. Volviendo de la visita, quedan atrapados en una laberíntica e interminable pesadilla surrealista.

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Esta película es en extremo bizarra y surrealista, no apta para todos los gustos y es muy probable que las opiniones del público sean polarizadas siendo las negativas las que podrían predominar, para empezar creo que nunca he visto una película así de rara, pero no digo que sea mala porque la verdad me gustó mucho, una vez que te atrapa y termina te empieza a revolver la cabeza porque en el fondo da para un profundo análisis. Yo la consideré como una metáfora sobre el ciclo de la vida de las especies en general y como cada uno absorbe todo lo que tiene a su alrededor hasta que la muerte venga a por uno solo para volver a comenzar desde otra perspectiva. A nivel artístico está increíble, el trabajo audiovisual está bien pulido y es bellísima la puesta en escena, por otro lado están las actuaciones, las cuáles son muy buenas, Imogen y Jesse hacen una buena dupla en pantalla y es retorcido ver como lentamente van cayendo hacia la bancarrota moral y mental.

Aquí no hay monstruos ni cosas sacadas del espacio exterior ni gore ni nada por el estilo, si esta catalogada como ciencia ficción es por lo surrealista que es la historia en sí, pero a aquellas personas que les guste debatir y compartir teorías es posible que esta película sea para ellos, si eres de esas personas que solo miran una película por matar el tiempo y si no te entregan todo en bandeja la botas a la basura, te digo amigx que esta película no es para ti.

Por mi parte me dejó un poco marcando ocupado, le daré otra visualización en otra ocasión y veré que información puedo conseguir al respecto, noté una influencia bastante explícita de otra película que no voy a nombrar porque mataría el encanto.

Si tuviera que hacer tesis sobre alguna película, trataría sobre esta definitivamente.

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5 ⭐ de 5 ⭐… Expand

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Thelog32Jul 22, 2020

A great piece of mindf**kery. If you enjoy weird and cerebral horror, you’ll dig this movie.

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KeithDowApr 2, 2020

Even in his wildest dreams there’s no way Lorcan Finnegan could have possibly imagined a couple of years ago when he was co-writing and then directing ‘Vivarium’ the truly aberrant state of the world into which his second feature film wouldEven in his wildest dreams there’s no way Lorcan Finnegan could have possibly imagined a couple of years ago when he was co-writing and then directing ‘Vivarium’ the truly aberrant state of the world into which his second feature film would eventually be released.

And yet here we are, under a mass quarantine due to a raging coronavirus pandemic with seemingly no end in sight, relegated to streaming the few movies that are trickling out into the world since all film productions are suspended and every movie theater is closed.

Finnegan must be incredibly disappointed—as we all are—that ‘Vivarium’ wasn’t able to enjoy the full theatrical run that it deserves (the film has since been fast-tracked onto all major video on demand services). However, there’s a certain serendipity to the timing, with Finnegan crafting a story that is wonderfully bleak, totally unnerving, and incredibly prescient for the times.

For those who are curious, the word “vivarium” refers to a place such as a laboratory where animals or plants are kept under conditions simulating their natural environment so that they can be observed, typically for research.

While Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Poots represent the proverbial labs rats in this mystery-horror-thriller, it’s the impotency of adulthood and cracks in modern society that fall squarely under Finnegan’s keen eye and sharp filmmaking. Covid-19 has already dimmed a lot of light in this world. If at all possible, don’t let ‘Vivarium’ be yet another example. Stream it, spread the word, and support the project any way you can.… Expand

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truerockAug 16, 2020

I like watching Imogen Poots perform her craft and that is why I decided to watch this film. Conversely, I've never particularly enjoyed Jesse Eisenberg's acting efforts and I think I actually avoid his work if I can - but, Vivarium providesI like watching Imogen Poots perform her craft and that is why I decided to watch this film. Conversely, I've never particularly enjoyed Jesse Eisenberg's acting efforts and I think I actually avoid his work if I can - but, Vivarium provides some of his best efforts and I think I may need to adjust my thinking in that regard. Regardless, I completely understand casting Poots for her role - but, Eisenberg seems to be a poor choice for his role in my estimation.

So, if you spent time in your freshman dorm room discussing things like nihilism - you will probably enjoy this film. If you do not know what nihilism is - you will probably not enjoy this film.

Vivarium has a very straight forward, uncomplicated science fiction, horror plot. Nothing wrong with that - but, I don't think I can rate it higher than a 7 given its simplicity. If you owned an "ant farm" when you were a child, you probably know what a vivarium is. If you catch the bird-nest scenes at the beginning of the film you will understand the premise of the film.

I enjoyed the film and would recommend that the potential thinking-viewer will want to try it out. If you are looking for light, escapist diversion - you will want to look elsewhere.

Likewise, if you are an individual who requires all/most plot lines to resolve to some definitive end point and/or you do not deal with the reality of uncertainty - you will want to avoid Vivarium.… Expand

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sidewinder3000Aug 1, 2020

Super creepy, fantastic art direction and sound desIgn, no easy answers. Performances were uniformly great. It’s a metaphor for suburbia, marriage, child rearing, modern life, the afterlife, all wrapped in a Stepford wives cum Invasion of theSuper creepy, fantastic art direction and sound desIgn, no easy answers. Performances were uniformly great. It’s a metaphor for suburbia, marriage, child rearing, modern life, the afterlife, all wrapped in a Stepford wives cum Invasion of the Body Snatchers nightmare.… Expand

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muldjordJan 8, 2021

Had this movie done more to explain what was going on behind the scenes I would have given it an 8. But I was entertained throughout, so I did enjoy watching it. I just generally don't like movies that end by having asked more questions thatHad this movie done more to explain what was going on behind the scenes I would have given it an 8. But I was entertained throughout, so I did enjoy watching it. I just generally don't like movies that end by having asked more questions that it answered. This movie answers a few questions, but asks hundreds.

With that said, I can appreciate how it sort of puts "human everyday life" down to a very simple recipe. In doing so, it underlines how important the tiny differences in our day-to-day life is - they make life interesting. To be content means enjoying those differences. Too little is not enough, as clearly portrayed in this movie. So I guess it underlines the need to hit that balance between too little and too much.

2020 was too much.… Expand

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AhmadsalmanMar 27, 2020

An anxiety-free and enjoyable movie to watch during coronavirus self-isolation.

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Willywonka180Jul 23, 2020

Vivarium has a great story! It is very original and has great acting. And omg Imogen Poots is amazing

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DunkaccinoMar 23, 2022

Vivarium is not necessary a masterpiece, but it's weird enough to have its own charm.

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