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Oxygène
2021 100 min France, United States of America 12+
★6.9
Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror
Director: Alexandre Aja
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Description
A woman wakes in a cryogenic chamber with no recollection of how she got there, and must find a way out before running out of air.
Starring
Mélanie Laurent
Actor
Mathieu Amalric
Actor
Malik Zidi
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Oxygène is a tightly crafted, claustrophobic chamber thriller that succeeds primarily through its intense focus and strong lead performance. While opinions on the narrative logic and the frequency of plot twists vary, the film is widely considered an effective survival exercise for fans of the genre.
| Acting | Mélanie Laurent delivers a commanding performance that carries the film's minimal setting and keeps the viewer engaged. | |
| Direction | Alexandre Aja utilizes his direction to maintain persistent, high-stakes suspense within the constraints of a single location. | |
| Production | The film features striking production design, effectively utilizing the confined cryocapsule space and its technical interfaces. | |
| Screenplay | The script is divisive regarding its reliance on plot twists; some praise the constant revelations as engaging, while others find them overwhelming or logically inconsistent. | |
| Ending | The film's ending polarizes viewers, with some finding it a clever, unpredictable resolution and others dismissing it as forced or nonsensical. |