Review of The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) by Shane S — 12 Jun 2016
An engrossing look into one of psychology's most famous series of studies into the nature of obedience and authority. I came into this movie knowing generally what would happen, but that did not detract at all from the experience.
No particular actor steals the show, but this is not a criticism. The acting is so uniformly excellent that it is hard to pick a true front runner. The findings of this study are well ingrained into the fabric of society at this point, but the movie really brings to life the terror of the experiment that taught us the lesson. The quick and troubling transformation of the characters is almost unbelievable to watch. If this movie was not grounded in a real experiment, you would likely not believe it.
As a statement piece, it will make you think about the ramifications of the experiment on your understanding of obedience and authority. As a film, it is an excellent display of acting talent, strong camera work and a good eye for the small details that make the setting feel all the more real.
This review of The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) was written by Shane S on 12 Jun 2016.
The Stanford Prison Experiment has generally received positive reviews.
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