Vivarium

Vivarium's purgatory is more clear-cut, though that somehow doesn't make it any less mysterious...

The story comes to a flawless punchline at almost exactly 27 minutes. The snag is that Vivarium has more than an hour still to run...

Domesticity sucks the life out of everyone. But it's thin thematic reward for seeing the wheels behind this performer's eyes grind to a halt.

Poots and Eisenberg, effortlessly empathetic and convincing, have done sterling work here.

Vivarium is an ingenious, relentless sci-fi horror from Irish director Lorcan Finnegan and writer Garret Shanley.

Vivarium imagines the horror of being trapped inside your own home. What a concept!

Even though the two tried, they couldn't overcome a script that feels both apparent and undercooked. A good idea or two can only get you so far it seems.

Vivarium is a surprising and unique film that inspires reflection on the nature of reality and the struggle for freedom in an increasingly homogeneous and controlled world. [Full review in Spanish]

Vivarium is an interesting one. It might frustrate a lot of viewers with its surreal aspects, but it's still a compelling film.

Eisenberg and Poots are two of this generation’s most talented actors. Their committed performances allow for the audience to empathise with their experience... at 97 minutes, Finnegan’s tightly-wound script and premise do not overstay their welcome.