The Platform is a high-concept Spanish thriller that trades nuanced storytelling for a blunt, repetitive social allegory. While the premise of a vertical prison where the top eats and the bottom starves is initially intriguing, the film quickly descends into a series of grotesque, shock-value moments that lack any real emotional or intellectual payoff. There is zero subtlety to be found, and by the time the credits roll, you’re left with more disgust than insight. It’s a joyless, heavy-handed experience that feels more like a lecture than a movie.

Recommend - No