In 1971, Stanford's Professor Philip Zimbardo conducts a controversial psychology experiment in which college students pretend to be either prisoners or guards, but the proceedings soon get out of hand. Based on a true story.
Billy Crudup
Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Michael Angarano
Christopher Archer
Ezra Miller
Daniel Culp / Prisoner 8612
Tye Sheridan
Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819
Olivia Thirlby
Dr. Christina Maslach
Nelsan Ellis
Jesse Fletcher
Moisés Arias
Anthony Carroll
Nicholas Braun
Karl Vandy
Gaius Charles
Paul Vogel
Keir Gilchrist
John Lovett
Ki Hong Lee
Gavin Lee / Prisoner 3401
Thomas Mann
Prisoner 416
Logan Miller
Jerry Sherman / Prisoner 5486
Johnny Simmons
Jeff Jansen / Prisoner 1037
James Wolk
Mike Penny
Matt Bennett
Kyle Parker
Jesse Carere
Paul Beattie / Prisoner 5704
Brett Davern
Hubbie Whitlow / Prisoner 7258
James Frecheville
Matthew Townshend
Miles Heizer
Marshall Lovett
Jack Kilmer
Jim Randall / Prisoner 4325
Callan McAuliffe
Henry Ward
Benedict Samuel
Jacob Harding
Chris Sheffield
Tom Thompson / Prisoner 2093
Harrison C. Thomas
Andrew Ceros
Albert Malafronte
Father MacAllister
Danielle Lauder
Mary Ann
Jim Klock
Warren
Kate Butler
Mrs. Mitchell
James C. Victor
Mr. Mitchell
Fred Ochs
Professor Jim Cook
Director
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Book
Philip Zimbardo
Screenplay
Tim Talbott
October 4, 2016
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Do you remember the Kubrick's film 'A Clockwork Orange', well, I'm not saying it is the same or similar film or storyline, but it reminded how it affects those people who are involved in a similar kind experiment. This is not too violent like that film, but it has its share where some might feel uncomfortable. Except in the opening and some other parts, the entire film takes place in a single location, most likely a studio setting. That part was well done, including the screenplay and direction. One of the rare films, about the rare subject, in some way it is a must see, but seems not suitable for everyone.
It is a nice concept, but it was based on the real. It all begins when a university professor decides to conduct an experiment in the summer holiday where some students came forward to be the part of it. It is a two week long project, so the first day goes off well and then the real problem begins when a small incident leads to a series of others in the following days. How the remaining days goes and what were the results of the experiment is disclosed in the later parts.
There are many edgy events; I thought it might get ugly at some point of the narration, but stayed real and ended with a good intention. It is a collection of good performances, everyone did their parts well. Particularly those student cast. Not many of them are famous, but the film provided quite an equal share of screenspace. It is not just an entertaining film, a character study as well. First of all, it is not a usual story, so if you decide to watch it, expect accordingly. I think it is a good film to give a try for once.
_7/10_