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20 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoRogerEbert.comBrian TallericoWith robust direction in an incredibly confined space and Laurent’s phenomenal work, Oxygen should feel like a breath of fresh air for people looking for something to watch on Netflix. (Sorry.)
- 83The Film StageBrian RoanThe Film StageBrian RoanWorking off a tight, clever script from writer Christie LeBlanc, Aja has delivered a nail-biting, thought-provoking, fleet-footed film, the likes of which will shake even the most jaded and tired viewers out of any quarantine-induced stupor they may find themselves in.
- 78Paste MagazineLex BriscusoPaste MagazineLex BriscusoOxygen and Laurent’s performance rely on how human nature manifests in us all: With a desire to live, no matter the cost. And none of what is achieved in this claustrophobic mystery would be possible without Laurent.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyThe Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyThere's enough here to keep you engrossed, particularly once the camera pulls back in a majestic reveal of the environment surrounding the pod. The visual effects are slick, but the most indispensable effect is the human element of Laurent's performance — by turns distraught, desperate, tough, determined and resourceful.
- 70VarietyPeter DebrugeVarietyPeter DebrugeA clever example of creativity thriving within the strict protocols of the coronavirus pandemic, tense confinement thriller Oxygen plays like “Buried” in outer space.
- 70CNNBrian LowryCNNBrian LowryOxygen won't quite leave you breathless, but it should leave you thinking -- and surprised. For this sort of movie, that's perhaps the most precious fuel of all.
- 67The A.V. ClubKatie RifeThe A.V. ClubKatie RifeAs one might expect, much of the responsibility for keeping Oxygen compelling rests on Laurent, who runs through all the stages of grief, from denial to acceptance, as she thrashes against her high-tech prison. She’s supported by ingenious filmmaking.
- 63Slant MagazineChuck BowenSlant MagazineChuck BowenAt its best, Oxygen successfully approximates the feel of an escape room.
- 60The Irish TimesTara BradyThe Irish TimesTara BradyThe appearance of Malik Zidi rounds off a fine cast and introduces intriguing echoes of the amnesiac romance of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. That and decent tech specs, including some nifty shots from veteran horror cinematographer Maxime Alexandre, offset the slightly cobbled-together feel of the material.
- 50IndieWireDavid EhrlichIndieWireDavid EhrlichOxygen is the sort of sly exercise in cinematic anxiety that demands a certain suspension of disbelief, and earns just enough of it to entertain.