This is the second film I've watched this week that I gave five stars in the
cinema but have downrated it now. They were both films that overwhelmed me in
the cinema, but I was better able to judge them sitting at home in the comfort
of my own room.
Jack and Alice live in a perfect world. The sun is always shining, and
everyone gets on with one another. The men work in a company called Victory,
and the women spend their time taking dance lessons or idling by a pool. The
only problem is occasional mild earthquakes. Judging by the technology, such as rotary
phones and black and white televisions, it seems to be the 1950's. But things
aren't always what they seem.
None of the men, Jack included, tell their wives what they do. When Alice
starts to ask questions, she realises that she's trapped in an elaborate
prison. She can't trust anyone, especially not Jack. He knows exactly what's
going on, but his loyalties lie with Victory, not his wife.
I wrote more about the film's plot, but I deleted it. The film is new enough
for me to avoid spoilers. This is the sort of film I like, about a world with
hidden secrets, but while watching it a second time I realised that there are
unanswered questions. I might go into them next time I watch the film.
Success Rate: + 0.5
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