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The Stanford Prison Experiment

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6.9/10 • 929

2015-07-172h 2m

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They were given 2 weeks. It lasted 6 days.

In 1971, Stanford's Professor Philip Zimbardo conducts a controversial psychology experiment in which college students pretend to be either prisoners or guards, but the proceedings soon get out of hand. Based on a true story.

Directors
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Editors
Kyle Patrick Alvarez

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  1. Billy Crudup

    Billy Crudup

    Dr. Philip Zimbardo

  2. Michael Angarano

    Michael Angarano

    Christopher Archer

  3. Ezra Miller

    Ezra Miller

    Daniel Culp / Prisoner 8612

  4. Tye Sheridan

    Tye Sheridan

    Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819

  5. Olivia Thirlby

    Olivia Thirlby

    Dr. Christina Maslach

  6. Nelsan Ellis

    Nelsan Ellis

    Jesse Fletcher

  7. Moisés Arias

    Moisés Arias

    Anthony Carroll

  8. Nicholas Braun

    Nicholas Braun

    Karl Vandy

  9. Gaius Charles

    Gaius Charles

    Paul Vogel

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Reno

Oct 4, 2016

7/10

Be cautious about what you're signing for! Do you remember the Kubrick's film 'A Clockwork Orange', well, I'm not saying it is the same or similar film or storyline, but it reminded how it affects those people who are involved in a similar kind experiment. This is not too violent like that film, but it has its share where some might feel uncomfortable. Except in the opening and some other parts, the entire film takes place in a single location, most likely a studio setting. That part was well done, including the screenplay and direction. One of the rare films, about the rare subject, in some way it is a must see, but seems not suitable for everyone. It is a nice concept, but it was based on the real. It all begins when a university professor decides to conduct an experiment in the summer holiday where some students came forward to be the part of it. It is a two week long project, so the first day goes off well and then the real problem begins when a small incident leads to a series of others in the following days. How the remaining days goes and what were the results of the experiment is disclosed in the later parts. There are many edgy events; I thought it might get ugly at some point of the narration, but stayed real and ended with a good intention. It is a collection of good performances, everyone did their parts well. Particularly those student cast. Not many of them are famous, but the film provided quite an equal share of screenspace. It is not just an entertaining film, a character study as well. First of all, it is not a usual story, so if you decide to watch it, expect accordingly. I think it is a good film to give a try for once. 7/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$643,557.00
Keywords
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