A series format instead of a Movie
The ideas explored in 'The Assessment' are undeniably intriguing, but their execution feels somewhat underdeveloped. The film introduces thought-provoking themes, yet it struggles to fully flesh them out, leaving the viewer yearning for more. Given its ambitious scope, a series format would have been a more suitable choice, allowing the narrative and its underlying concepts the space to evolve and breathe.
Watching the movie, I couldn't help but notice a trend in recent sci-fi productions-akin to what we see in 'Severance.' This contemporary style, while visually striking, often leans toward a cold, detached atmosphere, prioritizing sterile aesthetics over emotional resonance. While this approach has its merits in creating a sense of unease or dystopian detachment, it sometimes lacks the vibrancy and imperfections that make life feel truly authentic. There's a certain richness-the flawed beauty of human emotion, the unpredictability of real interactions-that seems to be fading from modern sci-fi. And perhaps that's the missing piece in 'The Assessment'-an opportunity to infuse a more organic, lived-in feeling that embraces both the intellectual and the emotional.
Watching the movie, I couldn't help but notice a trend in recent sci-fi productions-akin to what we see in 'Severance.' This contemporary style, while visually striking, often leans toward a cold, detached atmosphere, prioritizing sterile aesthetics over emotional resonance. While this approach has its merits in creating a sense of unease or dystopian detachment, it sometimes lacks the vibrancy and imperfections that make life feel truly authentic. There's a certain richness-the flawed beauty of human emotion, the unpredictability of real interactions-that seems to be fading from modern sci-fi. And perhaps that's the missing piece in 'The Assessment'-an opportunity to infuse a more organic, lived-in feeling that embraces both the intellectual and the emotional.
- tracyyaacoub
- May 8, 2025