My friend, who studies psychology recommended this film to me as I love anything to do with how the brain works and the consequences that can come from it. I had a pretty good idea going into this film what it would be about. However, seeing it on the big screen was something different entirely. Just the way each individual's personality shifted and altered, and for some, adapted was a scary look into the capability of human beings, given the correct circumstance. The idea that we can take on another persona, and not always consciously depending on your environment is a truly staggering thought.
While some may say this film was slow, it was a slow burner and I think that played to its advantage. If the participants went cray cray in the first ten minutes then it would be nothing to do with mind control, or authority or pure brain power. Not to mention it's entertainment value would be severely diminished. The acting was superb from each of the cast members. And while it was a lengthy two hours, time flew by for me because of how fascinating it really was. Scary to think this experiment really happened. Would recommend!
While some may say this film was slow, it was a slow burner and I think that played to its advantage. If the participants went cray cray in the first ten minutes then it would be nothing to do with mind control, or authority or pure brain power. Not to mention it's entertainment value would be severely diminished. The acting was superb from each of the cast members. And while it was a lengthy two hours, time flew by for me because of how fascinating it really was. Scary to think this experiment really happened. Would recommend!