High-Rise

Dr. Robert Laing moves into a luxury high-rise building, a self-contained world designed to cater to every need. Initially, he enjoys the lifestyle, but as social tensions within the building escalate, the facade of civilized order begins to crumble. The inhabitants descend into primitive tribalism, revealing the dark underbelly of society and human nature.

High-Rise received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its ambitious visual style, strong performances, and unsettling atmosphere. However, some found its bleakness and abstract nature challenging, leading to divided opinions on its overall effectiveness as a narrative.

• Visually stunning and thematically ambitious, capturing a potent sense of dread.
• A challenging and often disturbing adaptation that prioritizes atmosphere over narrative clarity.
• Praised for its bold direction and performances, though polarizing for its bleak outlook.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's unique visual style and dark, satirical take on social structures. However, some found the plot disjointed and the overall experience too bleak and unsettling.

Nominated for Best Film at the British Independent Film Awards.

The film is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by J.G. Ballard, known for his dystopian and psychological explorations of modern society.