The Belko Experiment

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Jens B 🎃 Honestly, I expected more from McLean/Gunn. The Belko Experiment is too predictable and simple to work as a clever satire or social commentary, and it's too unfunny to pass as a comedy or party movie. But the concept doesn't really function as a serious thriller either. 💼 So, we end up somewhere in cinematic no-man's-land because nothing in this film really fits together. One thing does save the movie, though: the cast is all in good spirits, and McGinley, Goldwin, and Gunn in particular seem to be having a lot of fun. Of course, I also have to mention Michael Rooker, though he's barely in the film (is his fee really that high?!). 🏢 Plus, it wraps up after an hour and a half, and thanks to the well-crafted kills, it never gets boring. However, hardly any office supplies are used for the kills, which is the biggest missed opportunity. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review Acid Lab A The truth is that if you empathize with the characters and get into the movie you will enjoy it. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/22/24 Full Review Robson C Na cidade de Bogotá, a empresa Belko possui uma filial onde trabalham americanos e colombianos. Certo dia, os colombianos são proibidos de ir trabalhar e os 80 americanos tornam-se prisioneiros dentro do prédio da empresa, sendo obrigados a participarem de uma experiência comandada por uma voz que coloca a vida de todos em jogo. Típico exemplar do gênero five strangers, aqui elevado a 80 pessoas, Apesar do número, não há como desenvolver a história para todos. Logo é um grande desfile de figurantes sendo mortos. Porém, este filme apresenta um problema causado por este grande número de participantes: a duração do filme é curta e logo vemos bons atores morrerem cedo para dar continuidade. Assim, ficamos com personagens mal apresentados, sem explicar porque eles tomaram determinada decisão e sem dar tempo do público se afeiçoar por alguém, além, é claro dos principais. Mas mesmo com essas limitações, o suspense, a sensação de perigo é permanente em todo o filme. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/12/24 Full Review Audience Member This movie has a great premise, the office meets battle royale but it executes on it poorly. A lack of deaths involving various office supplies which would be an easy layup for great kills, compelling scenes, and good story telling sell this movie short. not to mention the way one of the best characters in the movie dies in such a weak way. I would recommend the watch if you have the time. This movie could've been great but it just fell short Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review Jeremy W A massively unappreciated and perhaps misunderstood thriller/horror. It's gripping, clever and original but also has a lot to say, some of which more relevant now than in 2017 Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review David P It suffers from what many films now suffer from, a depressing ending with really no one to root for. The baddies win -- people don't want stories like that. Of course, it's 'edgy' but believe it or not, audiences what the good guys to win. Acting is fine throughout -- nice idea done badly. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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