The unrealistic high concept is slightly empty

Anais 2022-11-05 17:08:17

If I can, I will rate it 5.8, it looks like the passing line is hovering. The plot is really boring, although the style is like this, but the process is too bland. There are some eerie atmospheres that are underwhelming and featureless. Just when I was about to be sleepy, finally there was a little exciting plot, but still, it was just two steps in another weird direction, the meaning was unclear, and the emotions were inconsistent.

When the plot first started, I was confused. In addition to finding a way, normal people will slowly make changes to adapt to the environment. This process is completely absent in this film. It is too dramatic, too absolute and deliberate. The more interesting part is that I can't help but assume that if I participate in such an experience, who will I choose and what will we do? But no matter how you think about it, it's not like the setting of the plot.

The best way to deal with this film is to enter the main plot quickly enough, and quickly pave the way for the identities of the male and female protagonists. The props (ladders, shovels) and the plot (pretend) begin to enter the main topic directly. It is very concise and capable, with a strong sense of focus.

At the end, there was actually a movie that reminded me of Netflix's platform on the 333rd floor. It was a high concept, a bit empty, and the metaphor was too vague and vague. Finally, I found a little sense of theme in the ending song. One thing I didn't have until the ending song: the story is probably about this theme, the main direction of this certainty.

The overall feeling is that the concept shows well, but it is not realistic.

To add, there are some settings in the film that really cause discomfort, featureless clouds, dim light and shadows, tasteless food, uh~~~ disgusting.

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Vivarium quotes

  • Gemma: [Last lines]

    [while dying, Older boy is about to zip her in a body bag]

    Gemma: I'm not your fucking mother.

    Older Boy: What?

    Gemma: I... said... i'm not... your... fucking... mother.

    [Dies]

    Older Boy: Whatever.

  • Gemma: What am I suppose to do with him?

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