It can be universally agreed that the technical achievement of performing a 90 minute movie in one single shot is impressive and worth an applause. It is like watching a piece of theatre but has the benefit of the viewpoint being able to turn 360 degrees around he restaurant and close ups etc. But in a sense actors perform pieces in one take every single night in all the theatres around the globe.
So then you have to ask how interesting is the actually film / story. It does an excellent job at creating a tension and capturing the atmosphere of the vast majority of commercial working spaces, particularly fast paced ones: that of stress and nervous fervour at making sure everything is done correctly, as well as sinister game playing and tussle and bustle between the working hierachy. There were a few moments where it kind of made my blood boil because it reminds you of terrible times in the working environment when people aren't doing what they are supposed to be doing or people are taking advantage of their positions within the working hierarchy to mistreat lower employees. So this was well done.
But the story otherwise was very thin and slim in depth and meaning. I guess ultimately it is a cautionary tale about working too hard at the expense of other areas of life and of relationships with others. Other than that there is nothing positive that I can take form it or take forward with me in my life, nor much to think about.
So then you have to ask how interesting is the actually film / story. It does an excellent job at creating a tension and capturing the atmosphere of the vast majority of commercial working spaces, particularly fast paced ones: that of stress and nervous fervour at making sure everything is done correctly, as well as sinister game playing and tussle and bustle between the working hierachy. There were a few moments where it kind of made my blood boil because it reminds you of terrible times in the working environment when people aren't doing what they are supposed to be doing or people are taking advantage of their positions within the working hierarchy to mistreat lower employees. So this was well done.
But the story otherwise was very thin and slim in depth and meaning. I guess ultimately it is a cautionary tale about working too hard at the expense of other areas of life and of relationships with others. Other than that there is nothing positive that I can take form it or take forward with me in my life, nor much to think about.