The Crowded Room
Apple TV+ | Release Date: June 8, 2023
8.0
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Generally favorable reviews based on 26 Ratings
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truerockJun 10, 2023
A coming-of-age television miniseries - psychological thriller. It starts off as a fairly average teen-movie for teens - but, with an obvious twist. An early theme covered in several ways in the early episodes is bullies and bullying.

TheA coming-of-age television miniseries - psychological thriller. It starts off as a fairly average teen-movie for teens - but, with an obvious twist. An early theme covered in several ways in the early episodes is bullies and bullying.

The casting, acting, directing, editing, etc are all good.

The setting is the 1980's in a middle class American suburban neighborhood. The 1980's are my least favorite decade of all decades - but, that's just me.

I've only watched the first episode. It will be interesting to see how it develops.

I may need to come back and update my rating after I've watched all of the episodes.

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So, episode 2 was completely different from episode 1. Its very good but in a completely different way.… Expand
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StefamGheorgheJun 18, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think there is a good choice to show that is inspired from Billi Mulligan, as tv series becomes more intresting when you try to guess is that his friend or his another personality, and how ot became his personality, just like so or din he killed them in the past..… Expand
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ZonerieJul 11, 2023
Look the show is a mind trick and Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried pull it off amazing, this is the type once you watch it, you are gonna have to watch it all over again... Tom and the Cast knock this out of the park.
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9
mcaputtoJun 16, 2023
A case study on the main character on which we have acccess to the point of view of an unreliable narrator in the first five episodes and begin to understand, along with him, the harsh reality of his life, deeply affected by a complex trauma.
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pennypunkeeJun 10, 2023
Wonderful performances of complex characters. Cinematography is stunning. Production design feels authentic to the time period. The attention to detail is impressive and can be really appreciated with repeat viewings. The opening titleWonderful performances of complex characters. Cinematography is stunning. Production design feels authentic to the time period. The attention to detail is impressive and can be really appreciated with repeat viewings. The opening title sequence is one of the best I've seen, the visuals and music are haunting. The slow pace in the beginning feels important with respect to world building and laying the groundwork for all these characters. Overall, a good quality show and looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds.… Expand
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TVJerryJul 2, 2023
Tom Holland has an undeniable talent, but this is yet another role that was more rewarding for him than for the viewer. It takes place in 1979, when he and a friend take part in a shooting at Rockefeller Center. In an attempt to understandTom Holland has an undeniable talent, but this is yet another role that was more rewarding for him than for the viewer. It takes place in 1979, when he and a friend take part in a shooting at Rockefeller Center. In an attempt to understand the reason for the incident, he spends much of the series in jail being interviewed by a psychiatric researcher (Amanda Seyfried). This leads to numerous flashbacks that start to unravel the mystery. Unfortunately, the scenario is too twisted yet repetitive and ultimately confusing. Holland and Seyfried are strong, but they’re constantly fighting the confusion. During Ep 6, there’s finally a revelation that helps focus the situation, but it remains to be seen whether that alone can justify 4 more hours to solve this frustrating mystery. (Review based on 6 out of 10 eps)… Expand
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VecuteJul 20, 2023
It would seem to be a familiar story, what else can be brought here, but acting talent and a gradual understanding of the situation do their job. Technically masterfully done work, elaboration of details at the highest level. The cast isIt would seem to be a familiar story, what else can be brought here, but acting talent and a gradual understanding of the situation do their job. Technically masterfully done work, elaboration of details at the highest level. The cast is perfectly matched, Amanda Seyfried and Emmy Rossum deserve special respect. But Tom Holland deserves all the awards - his role can be recorded in textbooks on transformation.… Expand
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katezoeJul 14, 2023
Psychological thriller with twist and turns. Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried give wonderful performances. Loved seeing NYC in the 80's.
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upiAug 18, 2023
A thoroughly compelling series about what is trauma and personality and how one affects the other. Superb acting, writing and direction.
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Hollywood62Aug 6, 2023
Just finished THE CROWDED ROOM. Excellent. Cathartic. Well written and well-cast. Tom Holland is fantastic. AppleTV does it again.
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VeyniJun 16, 2023
Good enough.

The second series in June was crushed by the critics' evaluations. If in the case of "The Idol" low marks were given by both the press and the audience, in the case of "Crowded Room" only film critics were dissatisfied. TheGood enough.

The second series in June was crushed by the critics' evaluations. If in the case of "The Idol" low marks were given by both the press and the audience, in the case of "Crowded Room" only film critics were dissatisfied.

The plot tells about an unpopular teenager Danny, who because of problems in his family and some circumstances is forced to move into a strange house, where in addition to him and the owner lives a girl Ariana. Danny and Ariana decide to attack one person. According to their plan, Danny was supposed to kill this man, but he does not dare to do so. Ariana takes his gun away from him and starts shooting, without aiming very hard, and hits him in the shoulder. Soon the police arrive and Danny is able to escape, but in the evening he is arrested on charges of shooting at Rockefeller Centre. Further plot development will be relayed through the main character's flashbacks during interrogations with a psychologist named Raya Goodwin, which reminded me of the narrative system from Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven (also known as Mafia: Definitive Edition).

Each episode of this series keeps the viewer in suspense, immersing them in Danny's story. The plot of the series is full of plot twists and turns, intriguing the viewer. Near the end of the third series, after learning more about the reasons for their actions, I developed sympathy for the main character.

In this series, Tom Holland has demonstrated his outstanding acting skills to date. He has shown that he can successfully handle playing blockbusters like the Marvel films as well as serious and multifaceted roles like in this series. I also hope that this is not Tom's last challenging and interesting role, and that we will see him with a well-deserved Oscar in his hands in the future.

The costumes in the series are very good, in addition to being appropriate to the time period of the series (late 70's), they also better reveal the characters and show their essence.

In general, the series "Crowded Room" is a noteworthy work. It has an exciting plot, high quality acting and skilful embodiment of characters. Set in 2023, this series deserves to be a must watch in my opinion. I look forward to continuing and revealing more details in this compelling story.

See you next Friday, Danny!… Expand
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tunchJul 10, 2023
I have seen only 7 episodes so far, and I can say that Tom Holland is a fantastic actor with great talent. But the show itself is a classic movie for teens. At first glance, I thought that it had a very fascinating plot, but through the firstI have seen only 7 episodes so far, and I can say that Tom Holland is a fantastic actor with great talent. But the show itself is a classic movie for teens. At first glance, I thought that it had a very fascinating plot, but through the first 5 episodes, you can easily understand the whole plot if you have watched at least a couple of thrillers. To my regret, THE CROWDED ROOM turned out to be a standard timekiller, which will be forgotten in a few days after watching.… Expand
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