Five

Five (1951)

  • 20% want to see it
    (5 ratings)

One of the most pretentious "apocalypse" films ever made, Five is set in a lavish Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house--owned by Arch Oboler, the film's writer/producer/director. The "five" of the title are the only survivors of a nuclear disaster, all of whom have rather… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Sony Pictures Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion

    Admirably grave, indelible parable of nuclear unease

  • Sean Axmaker, Turner Classic Movies Online

    For all of his budgetary limitations, it's a strikingly atmospheric and handsome film and [Arch] Oboler creates an eerie sense isolation with simple techniques.

  • Sean Axmaker, Parallax View

    ... more allegorical than realistic, full of debates on morality and responsibility (and) an eerie sense isolation.

  • Brian Webster, Apollo Guide

    The 'Martini Movies' series release of obscure older films finally brought Five to the world of DVD in 2008 %u2013 and without a whole lot of gussying up.

  • Brian Webster, Apollo Guide

    Interesting in many ways, like its director (Arch Oboler), Five falls short of really hitting home.

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