The Platform 2 – Movie Review
Director: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
Writer: David Desola, Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, Egoitz Moreno, Pedro Rivero (Screenplay)
Cast
- Natalia Tena (John Wick Chapter 4)
- Milena Smit (Tin & Tina)
- Antonia San Juan (All About My Mother)
- Ivan Massague (Pan’s Labyrinth)
- Hovik Keuchkerian (Assassin’s Creed)
- Tadashi Ito (Under Paris)
Plot: A thrilling physical journey that allows an approach to the darkness, where it is scary to look. It appeals to the viewer’s civil responsibility and forces them to face the limits of their own solidarity.
Runtime: 1 Hour 39 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Platform 2 starts as we meet Zamiatin (Keuchkerian) and Perempuan (Smit) who have been placed on level 24 of the platform. They must learn the law to survive and make the system stronger for everyone. However, they realise that people below don’t follow the rules.
The pair survive their first level, but their second level is much lower, and they don’t receive their food. However, the time spent there becomes more difficult and the tests become more destructive as they learn the truth about laws put in place.
Verdict on The Platform 2
The Platform 2 is a horror thriller continuing the adventures in the iconic experimental complex. We get to see new people involved as the law of the complex has taken over. However, it leads to a much more disturbing series of events.
This movie takes us back to where we know the disturbing reality of the world. However, it lacks the punch the original bought and felt more like a cash-in to create more story without bringing enough substance to the creation. Although, it does keep the idea how testing human nature alive, showing the very worst that comes to life. There are a few shock moments, but it never feels as connected in the frenzy.
Where to Watch
The Platform 2 is available on Netflix now.
Final Thoughts –The Platform 2 lacks the impact of the original.
