Ironically, this would not be considered the greatest film nor one made on the highest budget. However, it was mysteriously captivating. The Platform is almost as simple in its plot as it is in the title. Audiences who enjoy oddball tales from the SciFi channel and can withstand some gore will be entertained.
Countless prisoners are kept in this monolithic cemented cells. The only time anyone can change the four walls around them, is by the platform that moves via a pulley systems which delivers a massive array of food. As the platform moves vertically from room to room, no inmate can tell how many floors there are or how to escape.
Although this is very much akin to the tone and storyline of Cube; The Platform is unique in its delivery through its turbulent twists and turns.
In order to provide a review without spoilers, I cannot include anymore details. Suffice to say that, if you want a surreal (nearly sardonic) experience of feeling trapped, I definitely recommend this movie. Be brave and attempt to cheer on our resilient and eclectic collection of characters on their mind-bending journey!
Find a day when you wish to explore something very atypical from your mainstream blockbuster films and you will not be disappointed.
The Platform is gritty, it is unforgiving, it forces you to face its brutal reality. And well, if you’re an introspective person who is also open minded, I say, give it a go!
Rating: 7/10
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