The Platform 2 (2024)
1h 41m | PG-13
After a mysterious leader imposes his law in a brutal system of vertical cells, a new arrival battles against a dubious food distribution method.
Director: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
Studio: Basque Films
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
Video: 720p
Cast
Milena Smit
as Perempuán
Hovik Keuchkerian
as Zamiatin
Natalia Tena
as Sahabat
Óscar Jaenada
as Dagin Babi
Ivan Massagué
as Goreng
Zorion Eguileor
as Trimagasi
Reviews
The Platform 2 is a prequel to the 2019 film, offering a more action-focused story with less emotional depth. It builds stronger character backstories and introduces clearer, though still mysterious, institutional rules. While it can stand alone, watching the first film helps make sense of the ending. The main conflict revolves around rebellion against Dagin Babi’s leadership, led by the female protagonist and the Barbarians. Though the action is intense and engaging, the resolution is unsatisfying and raises new unanswered questions. The presence of mysterious children on level 333 adds confusion rather than clarity. Performances, especially from the lead, are strong and supported by solid effects and sound design. Visual details are well-executed, though some plot elements feel inconsistent. While still worth watching, the film adds more mystery than it resolves. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)