Exam
Exam

Exam

2009Movie101 minEnglish

Eight talented candidates have reached the final stage of selection to join the ranks of a mysterious and powerful corporation. Entering a windowless room, where an armed guard keeps watch, they are given 80 minutes to answer one simple question.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users72%
Director: Stuart HazeldineGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Eight candidates are invited to a final assessment for a prestigious job at a powerful corporation. Locked in a sterile room with a single exam paper, they must answer one question. As the candidates turn the paper over, they discover it is blank. With the watchful eye of an 'invigilator' present, the candidates must figure out the question and the rules of the test, leading to a tense psychological battle of wits and paranoia.

Critical Reception

Exam received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its tense atmosphere, clever premise, and strong performances. Some critics found the plot twists predictable, but overall it was recognized as an effective and engaging psychological thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • A smart and suspenseful thriller with a thought-provoking premise.
  • The film effectively builds tension and paranoia among its characters.
  • While some twists may be anticipated, the overall execution is compelling.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's intelligent script and the captivating mystery at its core. Many appreciated the confined setting and the psychological drama that unfolded.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a single, purpose-built room to enhance the claustrophobic atmosphere.

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Tejas Nair

Tejas Nair

Despite the cold and slightly predictable climax, Exam kept me hooked till before the last minute just because I missed a few details which watching it. The actors do an excellent job in keeping you occupied as their characters compete with...
Jack

Jack

Just finished watching this film without knowing anything about it beforehand. Its references to a pandemic somehow made it much more relevant to watch right now than it would have been back in the day when the film is released. Somehow ...
Austin Singleton

Austin Singleton

A fun one-room mystery that keeps you entertained throughout. Read my full review here. http://www.hweird1reviews.com/allreviews/exam-review
Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Exam is an entertaining movie about a stressful situation in a selection process. It could have been more interesting wouldn't it have been because it is deeply inspired in the original play El mètode Grönholm by Jordi Galceran and its foll...