Vivarium

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Danny C While "Vivarium" begins with an intriguing and promising premise, the film ultimately disappoints by failing to deliver meaningful answers to the questions it raises. The narrative structure could be described as hollow - appearing clever on the surface but lacking substantive resolution. The initial setup successfully draws viewers in, but the story progressively unravels into an exercise in frustration rather than satisfaction. The filmmakers present spectacular and unsettling imagery but seem to have no clear destination for the narrative threads they establish. This represents a particularly frustrating category of films that prioritize atmosphere and concept over coherent storytelling. The audience invests time and attention expecting payoff for the mysteries presented, but instead receives ambiguity that feels less like artistic intention and more like narrative abandonment. Films with deliberately open-ended or abstract conclusions should perhaps be more clearly marketed as such, allowing viewers to make informed choices about whether they prefer conclusive storytelling or more experimental narrative structures where questions intentionally remain unanswered. Aside from being spectacular it is empty really leaving viewers with beautiful imagery but little lasting impact or purpose. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/12/25 Full Review natalie h I completely understand the underlying message but... it was a waste of my time and was not a thriller like it was portrayed as. Very disappointing Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/05/25 Full Review madi c i loved this film. i do wish there was more meaning to it, but it was very good nether the less. had me guessing for what was coming next, i really enjoyed it. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/25 Full Review Audience Member Ignore like the plague. Idea is good, but has no explanation to what's going on or why. And it just ends after a weird 1-2 minute long scene that doesn't help clear anything up. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/25 Full Review Jake J Most importantly the movie was entertaining, and is a great example of a thriller which causes you to question everything and look for answers. Whilst the movie did have many plot holes and random moments, most of the key parts of the story make sense if you watch an analysis video. All in all a fun and interntaining thriller which, whilst has its issues, is recommended by me to people who love complex stories and psychological thrillers. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/29/25 Full Review Audience Member A science-fiction/horror hybrid starring Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Poots They play a couple that just want a place to call home But they might end up getting too much of a good thing All of us want that vivarium or place of life Jenna and Tom choose a suburban neighborhood called Yonder to one day raise a child Unfortunately they find themselves trapped like rats when they discover they can’t leave and keep going in circles Both of them are forced to stay in Yonder and make the most of it then things change when an actual child comes into their lives via a delivery box It’s a moody experience to say the least But Eisenberg and Poots are good together as they struggle to adapt to the life they imagined but not the one they were prepared for; suburbia, marriage, and parenthood are all equally frustrating The last act gets quite surreal A devastating conclusion pretty much sums up how we as people can get suckered into a false dream, it inspires reflection on the nature of reality, and the struggle for freedom in a homogeneous controlled world commercializing our idea of happiness There is social commentary about parasitism, shackles of domestic life, and a descent into suburbanite madness It could’ve been better though Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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