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THE PLATFORM 2 MOVIE REVIEW
“Hunger can explain many acts. It can be said that all vile acts are done to satisfy hunger” – Maxim Gorky.
Netflix presents The Platform 2. Directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia and starring Milena Smit and Hovik Keuchkerian. The Platform 2 is a pre-re-Sequel that further explores the atrocities people are willing to commit in order to rise above their class and punish those beneath their station. Perempuán (Smit) is trapped on the 24th level of a pit. Imprisoned with her on level 24 is Zamiatin (Hovik). Both have pasts that imply the pit is a punishment by some kind of fascist governing body. Above and below them on different levels are two people also kept in this towering prison. In the middle of each floor, a deep hole reaches down to every level and a platform that lowers to each one every day. Upon the platform is a magnificent feast of food, each delicacy chosen by the captives of the pit. Will they take what they have chosen and leave the rest behind or will those above forsake those below by taking a lion’s share? Be careful in your choices, you never know what number platform you’ll wake up on as the endless days go by. Bradly, Nate, and Drew feast upon the text and subtext of this Netflix horror sequel, discuss what times they would choose to add to the platform, and whether this successful film franchise needs more sequels.
DIRECTED BY: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
STARRING: Milena Smit, Hovik Keuchkerian, Natalia Tena, Óscar Jaenada, Iván Massagué, Zorion Eguileor, Antonia San Juan
YOUR REVIEWERS
Bradly Martin (Screener Squad, Eye on the Prize, Breakfast Pub)
Bradly Martin was born in the united states and grew up on a healthy diet of sports, films, and books. A rather shy lad who kept to himself, Bradly soon discovered the best way to know a person was to know what people liked. Throughout the years Bradly became a fan of many things and a fanatic of none. From Doctor Dre, to Doctor Strange and the who’s who of Whos. From Playstation to the Dreamcast and Marvel to DC. From LeBron James to James Bond and Lord of the Rings to Lord Palmerston (or Pitt the Elder if you agree with Wade Boggs) and is a huge fan of dad jokes and randomly obscure Simpsons references. Armed with a vast knowledge of comics, films, and pop culture. Bradly traveled the world making friends and sharing takes. As a young man Bradly married the love of his life young and grew older every year with each new child brought into the brood. If trends continue, Scientists predict that .2% of Canada (where Bradly and family reside) will be populated by Bradly’s children by the year 2029. You can hear him leading and listening to his favorite critics on the Screener Squad and Eye on the prize and maybe even provide some comments of his own.
Neil Anderson (Screener Squad)
I first got hooked on movies when I saw Star Wars at a drive-in theater as a kid. Growing up in a small, rural town meant not having access to a lot of movies. In college, that all changed. I couldn’t get enough. I love it all — flicks, films, movies, and cinema. I still have that wide-eyed wonder of that kid watching movies from the back of a pick-up truck at the drive-in.
Lyrae Anderson (Screener Squad)
You can call me Rae. You can also call me a film lover. I’ll watch it all — small screen; big screen, and everything in between. I have attended and worked for Fantastic Fest and South by Southwest for many years. I married a film geek as well. While we don’t agree on everything, we agree on our love of movies.
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