Vivarium. Apart from the opening 2 minutes, which basically give away the entire premise of the film and are an editorial misstep, there is a lot to 'enjoy' about 'Vivarium'. Directed and written by Lorcan Finnegan, it stars a suitably frustrated Imogen Poots & Jesse Eisenberg as a young couple looking for a home in which to base themselves. After viewing a house, they find themselves stuck in a spiralling nightmare that screams it's way through their relationship, child care expectations, mortgages, mundane jobs, mental health and life aspirations. It is an intriguing setup, looks great and there is an ominous soundscape that ramps up the trapped feeling and pressure. With some stylised visuals and a lot of social comment to digest, this dark sci-fi drama is compelling but, like life, it slows a bit towards the end. There will be a lot of divisive feelings towards it as it is clearly a thinly-veiled dig at a large proportion of people and their societal choices but I enjoyed it and several moments have stuck with me.
7.5 out of 10
Cert 15. 2019
1hr 37mins
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vivarium-Blu-ray-Jesse-Eisenberg/dp/B0859RF9R7
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