I like how Netflix is showing you the most popular content in your country whenever you visit the site. So, as I visited Netflix a few days ago, it showed me the movie The Platform as one of the most popular movies on Netflix in Hungary on that given day. I had never heard of the movie, but I thought I'd give it a try... after all, the short description made it sound like a movie that I might actually like.
Two prisoners per floor, wondering how much they'll get to eat that day. one inmate has had enough of not getting enough. It's time to send a message.
The Platform -- Not what I expected
When I sat down to watch the movie, I expected it to be a typical action movie in which some inmates started a revolt and fought their way to the top using violence and strength. However, this movie was completely different.
Instead of turning into a typical "liberate of from the prison" movie, this is a psychological thriller that makes you think about life and the actual message.
Because, in the prison, there are many floors. Every day a big plate of food is passing through a giant hole, stopping for a minute or two on each floor. The prisoners can eat while the plate is there, and what is left remains for those on the levels beneath. In other words, it portrays a world in which those at the highest levels can choose freely and eat whatever they want to, but those further down, might not even get their hands on any food at all.
Do you see the similarities to the world we live in? It isn't hard at all to move these philosophical questions we see in the movie, and turn them into real-life questions that we can easily understand and think about today.
The Platform - the movie in itself
The movie in itself isn't a fast-paced movie. Instead, it reminds me a bit about The Guilty, a really slow-paced movie in which we see a cop speaking in the phone throughout the entire movie. Well, compared to that movie, this is packed with action, as we really see other scenes, more actors taking part... but still, this is not the fast-paced movie with cuts every third second.
The actors are awesome in their roles, and especially the main actor Ivan Massagué in his role as Goreng, and Zorion Eguileor as Trimagasi are fantastic.
The movie can be brutal at times, and it isn't at all suitable for young teenagers.
Final thoughts about The Platform
I believe this is a movie perfect to watch in these days. It will make you forget about the coronavirus for some minutes, and instead, it will help you focus on something that might actually be a problem on earth today... selfishness and greed.
As a movie in itself, it is great. If you add the underlying message, it is even better!
Where to watch The Platform
You can watch The Platform on Netflix. It is available in all Netflix countries, meaning that there is no need to change your Netflix country by using a VPN.
As mentioned before, this is a great movie to watch during the coronavirus (and later as well, of course), as it will make the quarantine pass by faster, and actually give you something else to think of for some minutes, hours, or days!
If you want even more suggestions concerning what to watch on Netflix during a quarantine, click the link!
Have you seen The Platform?
How did you like the movie? To me, it was a breath of fresh air. I would love to hear your thoughts, not only about the movie but also about the message it comes with!
