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Darren Fisher (2447 KP) rated The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) in Movies

Dec 11, 2020  
The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)
The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)
2015 | Biography, Drama, History
8
7.9 (8 Ratings)
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Interesting adaptation of the notorious experiment
Along with the Milgram Experiment (1961) the Stanford Prison Experiment (1971) has been widely discussed. Both attempted to investigate the psychological effects of perceived power and its effect on the human psyche. The SPE focused on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers. The randomly chosen participants were university students who agreed to take part in the two week experiment (in a prison recreated under the university itself). Of course things take a turn for the worst when the guards revel in their power and push the prisoners beyond their limits in the name of scientific research. The experiment lasted only six days before psychology professor Philip Zimbardo pulled the plug on the whole sorry mess.
The film is mostly faithful ,offering a lean, straight to the point account of the events. No boring or irrelevant subplots going on. The actors are convincing and appear to relish their roles (maybe a sense of irony on the directors behalf..?). A good solid adaptation. Recommended.

Note: Footage from both the actual Milgram and SPE Experiments are available over the internet to watch (including youtube)
  
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Bird (1700 KP) rated Despicable Me 3 (2017) in Movies

Jul 2, 2017  
Despicable Me 3 (2017)
Despicable Me 3 (2017)
2017 | Animation, Comedy
7
7.1 (85 Ratings)
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Balthazar Bratt is a brilliant caricature - go mullets! (4 more)
Gru's twin brother Dru provides a platform for gags and sentiment a-plenty
Relentless pace
The prison scene is great
That 80's soundtrack - even a bit of 'Straits for the dads/grandads
Not many laughs from a packed cinema (0 more)
Slightly bizarre but generally fun and enjoyable
  
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Anne1840 (8 KP) rated Wentworth - Season 1 in TV

Jul 10, 2019  
Wentworth - Season 1
Wentworth - Season 1
2013 | Drama
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
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Dramatic, thrilling and shocking. (0 more)
Don't get attached to any characters. (0 more)
Contains spoilers, click to show
Absolutely love this show. It's currently on its 7th season and has been renewed for a further 2 seasons. It is certainly worth watching as it's incredibly addictive but do remember it is set in a prison, so violence and death are very prominent throughout.
  
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Anne1840 (8 KP) Jul 11, 2019

Oh I see, I'm sure you'll be impressed
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Eilidh G Clark (177 KP) Jul 11, 2019

Cannae wait
    Below Zero (2021)

    Below Zero (2021)

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    On a lonely road, a prison transport is brutally assaulted. Martin, the policeman who was driving,...

    The Rise (2012)

    The Rise (2012)

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    A young man recently released from prison recruits his three best friends to rob the local drug...

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David McK (3280 KP) rated Paddington 2 (2017) in Movies

Sep 19, 2022 (Updated Dec 31, 2023)  
Paddington 2 (2017)
Paddington 2 (2017)
2017 | Animation, Comedy, Family
6
8.2 (39 Ratings)
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2017 sequel to the family friendly 2015 original, this was at one point the #1 ranked film on Rotten Tomatoes and sees Paddington Bear framed for robbery and sent to prison whilst the Browns seek to clear his name.

A veritable who's who of British acting talent show up in this one.