7 Minutes

Seven strangers are locked in a room and told they have seven minutes to escape before the room fills with toxic gas. As they try to figure out the puzzles and challenges presented, their pasts and true intentions begin to surface, revealing that their confinement might be more complex than it initially appears. They must cooperate and confront their hidden secrets to survive.

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its suspenseful premise and cast performances while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly divided.

• Praised for its high-concept premise and attempts at suspense.

• Criticized for a convoluted plot that doesn't fully deliver on its mystery.

• Performances from the ensemble cast were noted as a potential highlight, though often hampered by the script.

Google audience: Audience reviews were scarce and mixed, with some viewers appreciating the tension and the ticking-clock element, while others found the narrative unsatisfying and the characters' motivations unclear.

The film's premise of a mysterious confinement and a race against time is reminiscent of escape room thrillers, but it attempts to add a layer of character drama by delving into the participants' backstories.