dbborroughs Review of The Steam Experiment

The Steam Experiment (2009)

A game cast makes the confused plot worth seeing

[5/10 · 31 July 2009]

Confused and confusing story of a deranged Val Kilmer setting up an experiment that global warming will lead to madness by locking six people in a steam room. Armand Assante is the cop trying to get to the bottom if it all. Middle of the road movie with a good cast, even if Kilmer's performance is a bit too "twitchy". Its nice to see a bunch of actors trying to sell the odd material they've been handed. The problem is that the film thinks the confused plot and trippy visuals will make up for the central story that seems to be lacking in real explanation. I'm more disappointed than anything else, especially with the ending that seems to come out of a Dr Mabuse movie. Chaos is right. Worth a look for the actors if you're so inclined.