Brick

I woke up very early the other morning and found myself searching for something new on Netflix, remote in hand. Before dawn had even broken, I was already watching this 2025 German film. Frankly, I started out hopeless, but within the first ten minutes, things happened. From that moment on, my eyes were completely opened. I'm a bit surprised at the number of one-star reviews for this film. "Bad acting," "Dumb script," etc. The story centers on the husband and wife whose relationship is now in ruins. Certainly, the basic plot arc is not original -- it is similar to films like Saw, Escape Room, Cube, and even Poseidon Adventure: characters must work together in order to escape and survive. But I found the film atmospheric and engaging. Granted, the whole creation of the impenetrable wall and what has caused it is far-fetched, but so what? There is also an interesting visual correlate thrown in -- the fly. The premise is cool: Tim and his girlfriend, Olivia, suddenly find themselves sealed inside their home by strange walls. They can't get out, but they can break through floors and walls into neighboring apartments. That's how they meet others in the same situation and form a group determined to escape. The concept is strong, and I'll admit: I wanted to know what would happen next. There's suspense, tension, and a mysterious "end-of-the-world" atmosphere that kept me engaged. It gets better and better - so stick with it past the first hour. Sure, it could have been a shorter Twilight Zone 50-minute episode - but that's irrelevant. It's basically an "escape room" mystery. Or is it a complete fantasy? Or is it an alien invasion? No spoilers here. The film has some profound messages for our time - if you are willing to consider them - ranging from the "complexities of interpersonal relationships" to "the dangerousness of science." Hope, "sacrifice," love, fear, despair, and perseverance are all there. Honestly, I have to say that it was a film that piqued my curiosity and excitement. After complaining for a long time about not seeing quality content on Netflix, this film gave me hope. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this film, which had me madly wondering about its ending from the very first few minutes. Perhaps not in the wee hours of the morning, but it would be better if you watched it after dinner. Enjoy!