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Level 16
2018 102 min Canada R 16+
★6.3
Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Danishka Esterhazy
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Description
The teenage girls of Vestalis Academy are meticulously trained in the art of being “clean girls,” practicing the virtues of perfect femininity. But what exactly are they being trained for? Vivien intends to find out.
Worldwide:
$15,575
Starring
Katie Douglas
Actor
Celina Martin
Actor
Sara Canning
Actor
Awards
3 wins total
Key opinion
Level 16 is a claustrophobic sci-fi thriller that successfully utilizes a minimalist, prison-like aesthetic to evoke themes of totalitarian control and exploitation. However, the film is widely criticized for its predictable narrative, underdeveloped logic, and an excessive runtime that struggles to sustain its thin premise.
| Production | The production design effectively creates a sterile, oppressive, and cult-like atmosphere through its use of a muted color palette and stark, uniform settings. | |
| Screenplay | The film suffers from a predictable plot that relies on genre tropes and lacks a truly shocking or original conclusion. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is viewed as problematic, with many suggesting that the thin narrative is stretched to an exhausting length, acting more like filler than a cohesive feature. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay's execution are divided; some appreciate the competent, straightforward approach to the concept, while others find it plagued by logic errors, sloppy details, and unnecessary scenes. |