Somehow, all the job applicants we meet, as the film opens, seem eager to please until they start comparing notes; for some, this is a second interview. Since it's never clear for what position they are applying, one must assume it will be, at least, well paid. The five men and two women we meet turn out to be fierce competitors in a game where only one will get the prized employment.
In a way, one wonders who, in its right mind, would like to be subjected to such an intense and grueling process of elimination in order to have the privilege of working for this mysterious firm. After all, nothing is made clear. As they go through the paces, outside chaos reigns as people take to the streets to protest against a global conference now taking place in Madrid.
Enrique is the one that discovers what the game is like. He tells the others it seems to be the Granholm Method, in which aspiring employees must compete with one another until it's clear who will be the chosen person. Ana, who is an older woman, has her age against her. Julio, who was an executive that had to make a tough decision doesn't seem to have much chance at succeeding. Fernando, a sexist man, shows no mercy for anyone. Ricardo, who speaks loudly, but appears to be overly confident, doesn't seem to be a sincere contender, although he questions everything. Only Carlos and Nieves, who knew one another before, show the intelligence for being the logical choice.
Marcelo Pineyro, a director we have admired before, shows great restraint in the way he shows the material on the screen. In fact, this film has a theatrical feeling, which can't hide this is a work that was created for the stage by Jordi Galceras, and brilliantly adapted by Mateo Gil.
"El Metodo" shows an excellent cast of young Spanish actors that interact well with one another. Eduardo Noriega and Najwa Nimri are seen as Carlos and Nieves. Both give controlled performances. Mysterious Pablo Echarri, also impresses. Eduard Fernandez, Carmelo Gomez, Adriana Ozores, Ernesto Alterio and Natalia Verbeke complete the cast on this interesting film.
In a way, one wonders who, in its right mind, would like to be subjected to such an intense and grueling process of elimination in order to have the privilege of working for this mysterious firm. After all, nothing is made clear. As they go through the paces, outside chaos reigns as people take to the streets to protest against a global conference now taking place in Madrid.
Enrique is the one that discovers what the game is like. He tells the others it seems to be the Granholm Method, in which aspiring employees must compete with one another until it's clear who will be the chosen person. Ana, who is an older woman, has her age against her. Julio, who was an executive that had to make a tough decision doesn't seem to have much chance at succeeding. Fernando, a sexist man, shows no mercy for anyone. Ricardo, who speaks loudly, but appears to be overly confident, doesn't seem to be a sincere contender, although he questions everything. Only Carlos and Nieves, who knew one another before, show the intelligence for being the logical choice.
Marcelo Pineyro, a director we have admired before, shows great restraint in the way he shows the material on the screen. In fact, this film has a theatrical feeling, which can't hide this is a work that was created for the stage by Jordi Galceras, and brilliantly adapted by Mateo Gil.
"El Metodo" shows an excellent cast of young Spanish actors that interact well with one another. Eduardo Noriega and Najwa Nimri are seen as Carlos and Nieves. Both give controlled performances. Mysterious Pablo Echarri, also impresses. Eduard Fernandez, Carmelo Gomez, Adriana Ozores, Ernesto Alterio and Natalia Verbeke complete the cast on this interesting film.