Vivarium

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Vivarium

2020

1h 37m

Mystery & Thriller

Sci-Fi

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Vivarium may confound almost as often as it intrigues, but this well-acted sci-fi/horror hybrid has interesting ideas -- and explores them with style.

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Becca James

Chicago Reader

Vivarium's purgatory is more clear-cut, though that somehow doesn't make it any less mysterious...

Dec 30, 2020

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

The story comes to a flawless punchline at almost exactly 27 minutes. The snag is that Vivarium has more than an hour still to run...

Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2020

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A.A. Dowd

AV Club

Domesticity sucks the life out of everyone. But it's thin thematic reward for seeing the wheels behind this performer's eyes grind to a halt.

Rated: C+

Apr 1, 2020

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Ethan Gordon

InSession Film

Even though the two tried, they couldn't overcome a script that feels both apparent and undercooked. A good idea or two can only get you so far it seems.

Rated: C

Mar 21, 2024

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Juan Pablo Russo

EscribiendoCine

Vivarium is a surprising and unique film that inspires reflection on the nature of reality and the struggle for freedom in an increasingly homogeneous and controlled world. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

Aug 3, 2023

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Jennifer Bisset

CNET

Vivarium is an interesting one. It might frustrate a lot of viewers with its surreal aspects, but it's still a compelling film.

Mar 21, 2023

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Laura L

The setup is interesting, but the story doesn't really go anywhere. It is more depressing/bleak than it is scary. The "metaphors" used in this movie feel rather flat and hollow. Watch, if an unsettling, surrealistic atmosphere paired with a weird child is enough to entertain you. If unanswered questions and unsatisfying reveals leave you feeling frustrated - skip this one.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Max M

Started well and got me interested with its idea. However no real progress is done anymore after maybe 35 min and one is left with an obvious but unsatisfactory end without further explanation of motives or background. Nearly 2h wasted. Boring af.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/26/24

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inta k

The movie was crazy weird, the meaning evaded arriving.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/28/24

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Breno G

Special Effects: 1,0/Sound Effects: 1,0/Acting: 1,0/Story: 2,0

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/24/24

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Tam W

Something quite different and pretty unique but not great for entertainment and some bits can be quite annoying. If you like weird / unique movies that will keep you guessing most of the time it's worth watching at least once.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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Seba D

nice concept but boring ahh film

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/14/24

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Director: Lorcan Finnegan
Producer: Brendan McCarthy, John McDonnell
Screenwriter: Garret Shanley
Production Co: Fantastic Films, PingPongFilm, Frakas Productions
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 25, 2020
Runtime: 1h 37m

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