Some time ago, I saw a trailer on IMDb, for a film about a man that awakes in a cell, where food is lowered on a platform, and those below feed on the scraps left by those above. The concept intrigued me, and I was curious to see where the idea would go.

Now that I've had the chance to see The Platform, I want to share my thoughts on it.

First and foremost, if you want a story that has a beginning, a middle, and an end, you might want to try something else. Without going into spoilers, I would consider this movie as one of those "interpretive pieces of art" where the viewer is encouraged to find their own meaning. There's very little in the way of why or how, in this movie; and almost everything you see or hear is essentially from the perspective of the main character, with next to no outside information provided. But, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Things progress at a steady pace, and events unravel almost constantly. There's never a moment where you might grow bored of what is happening, or feel like it's safe to look away for a minute. Every step taken is a step into a new twist, a new development, or a new problem. But not so much that the viewer might feel overwhelmed.

If you're looking for something more on the psychological side of things, and perhaps even a bit abstract, I'd say this movie is worth a look. Even if you only watch it once, it's sure to leave an impression, good, bad, or otherwise.

Overall, I'd say a nice 7/10, for what it is. The concept is simple, and, as far as I'm aware, unique.

I wouldn't recommend eating or drinking anything, while watching this movie, though. Unless you have a strong stomach.