Following the scheme of movies like 'Das perfekte Geheimnis', 'Vorname' or 'Nebenan' the movie mainly takes place at a single location in an everyday setting. More and more the secrets and stereotypes of characters unveil or they get their secrets unvealed against their will. Though, unfortunately the surprises still follow similar stereotypes. There is limited surprise to the viewer. Secondly, some scenes have too much slapstick character for a realistic setting. At times you will ask yourself if the movie wants to be taken seriously or whether it aims at being a parody. Some reactions simply are not believable at all, which is obviously okay for movies in general, yet less so for movies that do want to describe realistic scenes and serious topics like schooling system and modernization needs. Overall, this is a good movie that has its strong moments, some others that do not fit the concept though too. Surely, the movie is not a waste of time, I am just more afraid that the successful pattern of beforementioned movies is overcopied like here. There is definitely more (school) room for more creativity to bring the genre further. I am looking forward to it.
Review of Locked-in Society
