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The Room
2019 99 min Belgium, France, Luxembourg 16+
★6.4
Horror, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
Director: Christian Volckman
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Description
Kate and Matt discover that a part of their house can grant wishes. In the wake of two miscarriages, what they want most is a child.
Worldwide:
$44,291
Starring
Olga Kurylenko
Actor
Kevin Janssens
Actor
Joshua Wilson
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
The Room presents an intriguing premise centered on a wish-granting space that explores themes of material greed and existential desire. While the performances and visual execution are generally praised, the film is frequently criticized for narrative inconsistencies, underdeveloped psychological depth, and a shift in tone that some find jarring.
| Acting | Olga Kurylenko and Kévin Janssens deliver strong, capable performances that anchor the central drama. | |
| Cinematography | The film’s cinematography and visual style successfully create an immersive atmosphere that elevates the surreal elements of the narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The script struggles with narrative cohesion, leaving the mechanics of the room and character motivations feeling underdeveloped or confusing. | |
| Theme | Thematic depth is hampered by shallow character building, making the protagonists' emotional states and tragic backstories feel unearned or superficial. | |
| Originality | Opinions on originality are split; some viewers find the concept of the wish-granting room a fresh, intriguing take on folklore, while others dismiss the plot as a collection of tired, predictable clichés. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing and tonal trajectory are divisive, with some finding the shift from psychological drama to darker genre elements compelling, while others see it as a clunky, unconvincing transition. |