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The Experiment
Thriller · Drama · 2010
20 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.
Movie details
The Experiment
“They never imagined it would go this far”
2010 Thriller · Drama 1h 36m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.4 / 10
Community rating
20 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Experiment?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Paul T. Scheuring
Written by
Paul T. Scheuring · Mario Giordano
Adrien Brody
Travis
Cam Gigandet
Chase
Forest Whitaker
Barris
Maggie Grace
Kelly
Clifton Collins Jr.
Nix
Fisher Stevens
Archaleta
Damien Leake
Govenor
Court is in session
Put The Experiment on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.