Review of High-Rise (2015) by Albaab R — 09 Oct 2016

I recognize the satire and social commentary in this story, but the actions of the character, particularly in the final 40 minutes, seemed so nonsensical that I lost interest and skipped forward. I assume the idea was to encapsulate the decline and fall of the Roman Empire (or any hierarchical society) in 120 or so minutes, but they failed to capture the sense of tragedy and betrayed ideals that kind of story demands.

Attempts at humor didn't elicit a knowing laugh as much as they left me feeling sad, the irony was more like a pie in the face than a subtle poke in the ribs, and the erotica makes me want to swear off sex.

I love the past work of most the cast members, and I want to like this movie, but I can't.