The Mill
- 2023
- 1 Std. 46 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
5,4/10
3813
IHRE BEWERTUNG
Ein Geschäftsmann wacht in einer Gefängniszelle unter freiem Himmel auf, in der er nur eine alte Schrotmühle vorfindet. Er wird gezwungen, als Lasttier zu arbeiten, und muss einen Weg finden... Alles lesenEin Geschäftsmann wacht in einer Gefängniszelle unter freiem Himmel auf, in der er nur eine alte Schrotmühle vorfindet. Er wird gezwungen, als Lasttier zu arbeiten, und muss einen Weg finden, um vor der Geburt seines Kindes zu entkommen.Ein Geschäftsmann wacht in einer Gefängniszelle unter freiem Himmel auf, in der er nur eine alte Schrotmühle vorfindet. Er wird gezwungen, als Lasttier zu arbeiten, und muss einen Weg finden, um vor der Geburt seines Kindes zu entkommen.
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This thriller seems to plod along without super strong thrills, but its goal is to make the audience think, which I felt it accomplished. Heavy on symbolism and strong performances helped me enjoy this maybe a bit more than some of the other reviewers, I don't know and I don't want to presume. Lil Rel, whom I had only seen previously in Get Out, sheds the comic relief role of that film for a nuanced lead in this one and is effective as he carries the movie visually with most interactions with other characters being strictly vocal. I would recommend it for those who prefer atmospheric movies, and those who prefer action should probably steer clear.
A wildly misguided and not at all subtle critique of capitalism, or "the grind" (like a mill. See not very subtle). Is anyone really stupid enough to believe this showing is even remotely related to actual capitalism? A trillion-dollar company, calling literal slaves their "employees", can do anything they want because the employee "didn't read the fine print" when signing their introduction paperwork. This director is one of those people who think modern day employees are slaves because they have to work for money instead of being handed everything for free. That even though the employees willing volunteered to work for the company and can leave at any time, the company is evil for making the person work. These kind people think of themselves as actual slaves, like the man in this movie, and there's nothing they can do to escape. That companies who make their employees work are literal slave masters forcing people to work so they aren't killed. Nevermind how incredibly obvious the metaphor, it's also just extremely inaccurate. However, I gave it 2 stars instead of just 1 because there is something to said about quotas and how there are definitely companies that do not reward employees that work hard and therefore give no incentive to continue working hard. That is a legitimate critique. Also, the ending was absolutely terrible. All that aside, Lil Rey cannot carry a movie by himself. He is comedic relief and that is where he shines. Also, what business manager working for a trillion-dollar company wears Nikes with their suit? I'm just not impressed at all.
Super suspenseful and VERY much like a Black Mirror episode, just movie length!! Really wild ride indeed!!
The premise is wildly unique and there is no way you see the ending coming...
I truly think that if you go into fairly with no forced expectations, you will really enjoy this!!
I had NO clue what I was in for and I knew nothing about the movie before watching it... and I recommend you do the same!
It definitely has moments that are scary, ONLY because they are teetering on the edge of realistic and possible!
Rel did a great job with the character and it honestly keeps you guessing until the VERY end!
Give it a go!
The premise is wildly unique and there is no way you see the ending coming...
I truly think that if you go into fairly with no forced expectations, you will really enjoy this!!
I had NO clue what I was in for and I knew nothing about the movie before watching it... and I recommend you do the same!
It definitely has moments that are scary, ONLY because they are teetering on the edge of realistic and possible!
Rel did a great job with the character and it honestly keeps you guessing until the VERY end!
Give it a go!
While things like this has been done before where people have been kept in captivity and see how they behave basically how they break down but this was a one man show, 99% of the time one man show. And I felt multitude of things most important of which is GRATITUDE. Through out histories many many people had this worst, I am thankful I am allowed to use my agency. I felt trapped before and i could relate to the pain of Joe. We think just working hard will make things better but we forget we need to change the system too. I learned I will need to choose my environment too where I reside. It might be very disappointing movie because of ending but I think the point was never the ending , the point was the grinding.
There is nothing really original in the background or overall structure of THE MILL. We've seen the setup before, many times. But hey, the story is boss and, equally, so is the telling of the story.
This is a great little story, and it's well told.
The lead character is annoying, but as things go on you begin to suspect his irritating abrasiveness hides a plot purpose. In fact you begin to suspect lots of things.
And that's good mystery. That's GOOD writing!
We are in the middle of a writing desert, which nobody seems to have an explanation for. We are drowning in boring-recycled-style over any kind of substance.
This makes things like THE MILL a pleasant relief.
If you like the original BLACK MIRROR (when it was good and Charlie Brooker was on fire with his creative control), you'll recognise and like THE MILL. I'm sure of it.
If I could criticise it, it's too long and the ending is too drawn out, but I can't go into details without spoiling it. Nothing wrecks the story.
A solid 7 in my book.
This is a great little story, and it's well told.
The lead character is annoying, but as things go on you begin to suspect his irritating abrasiveness hides a plot purpose. In fact you begin to suspect lots of things.
And that's good mystery. That's GOOD writing!
We are in the middle of a writing desert, which nobody seems to have an explanation for. We are drowning in boring-recycled-style over any kind of substance.
This makes things like THE MILL a pleasant relief.
If you like the original BLACK MIRROR (when it was good and Charlie Brooker was on fire with his creative control), you'll recognise and like THE MILL. I'm sure of it.
If I could criticise it, it's too long and the ending is too drawn out, but I can't go into details without spoiling it. Nothing wrecks the story.
A solid 7 in my book.
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- WissenswertesAccording to Sean King O'Grady, Lil Rel Howery chose not to know where the filming location was set and was literally blindfolded as he entered the set.
- SoundtracksThe Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a - Dance of the Reed-Flutes
Written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Courtesy of APM Music
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