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Eight talented candidates have reached the final stage of selection to join the ranks of a mysterious and powerful corporation. Entering a windowless room, an Invigilator gives them eighty minutes to answer one simple question. Tensions rise as the clock steadily descends towards zero, and each candidate must decide how far they are willing to go to secure the ultimate job.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind the scenes, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Finding a good job in modern society is simply more than a concern for some, in fact, it can turn into a nightmare. This is the premise for EXAM, the compelling directorial debut by producer and screenwriter Stuart Hazeldine. Having learnt his trade working with sci-fi professionals as Alex Proyas (THE CROW), and having penned the 2009 blockbuster KNOWING starring Nicholas Cage, this time Hazeldine lends his talent to the investigation the human psyche, in this critically acclaimed claustrophobic thriller. A group of ambitious candidates are short-listed for the final stage of a recruiting process that will lead one of them to secure a high-profile position in a successful yet mysterious corporation. Left on their own in what seems to be a sort of panic room, the candidates will have to undergo a series of tests to prevail against one another. In reality, they will be coerced into an extenuating psychological battle, where no trickery and stratagem will be considered inappropriate. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, British Independent Film Awards, ...Exam ( Exam )
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Roger Nixon
Format:DVD
This film is for anyone who likes a film to keep them guessing right until the very end. You will never guess the ending. I thought it was superb. If you enjoy this , then get The Hide, another classic in this mould.You wont be disappointed with either. Five stars from me !
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. K. Arts
Format:Blu-ray
I wont bother detailing the films plot or the extras on the disc as the amazon synopsis tells you everything you need to know going into the film, and to go into any more detail may end up spoiling this excellent little british thriller.
I rented this from work because the sleeve design and a quote on the back led me to believe this is along the lines of saw, however that would be misleading as this is a much smarter film than thatand while becoming fairly brutal in places features non of the over the top gore of that franchise, if anything this feels more like the cube films, which is to say intelligent and gripping, a film which certainly keeps you guessing right up until the end (which was a slight letdown after everything else in the film but not enough to ruin things.)
The print is razor sharp on blu-ray, but as a film with a group of people in a room for an hour and a half you may wonder if the added expense of blu-ray really is worth it, the disc is great however and does not seem that much more expensive than regular dvd so i may just splash out as I really enjoyed this film, and its the kind of film i really wish we made more of in britain.
I rented this from work because the sleeve design and a quote on the back led me to believe this is along the lines of saw, however that would be misleading as this is a much smarter film than thatand while becoming fairly brutal in places features non of the over the top gore of that franchise, if anything this feels more like the cube films, which is to say intelligent and gripping, a film which certainly keeps you guessing right up until the end (which was a slight letdown after everything else in the film but not enough to ruin things.)
The print is razor sharp on blu-ray, but as a film with a group of people in a room for an hour and a half you may wonder if the added expense of blu-ray really is worth it, the disc is great however and does not seem that much more expensive than regular dvd so i may just splash out as I really enjoyed this film, and its the kind of film i really wish we made more of in britain.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Mitun
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
'Exam' is a British psychological suspense thriller that released theatrically in 2010. It premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival in 2009 and was met with favourable reviews.
The movie tells the story of eight candidates who have reached the final stage of a selection process to join a mysterious organisation. The final stage consists of an exam where the candidates must answer one question within eighty minutes and at the same time obeying certain rules.
I agree it's interesting and exciting, which the film is at times. It starts off in an intriguing and stylish way and really gets you thinking. But the problem for me was the middle portions of the feature where the momentum nosedived due to a lack of progression and gripping moments. The movie does get back on track towards the end with a build up of tension and then climaxes with an unpredictable twist. The twist was good, however the end result was too easy for an exam that was made out to be a complex one.
The DVD cover indicates that the movie is going to be a violent and gory affair, which is not the case. The cover is what made me rent the DVD as it grabbed my attention.
All actors perform well but the show-stealer is John Lloyd Fillingham whose character is called Deaf.
The direction provided by Stuart Hazeldine is impressive as the suspense was fine. He could've worked on the middle portions of the movie to make it more exciting.
Though the movie is British, it has an American feel to it.
The background music score provided by Stephen Barton and Matthew Cracknell is perfect for the feature.
The 'Exam' is worth sitting but is passable (I failed).
The movie tells the story of eight candidates who have reached the final stage of a selection process to join a mysterious organisation. The final stage consists of an exam where the candidates must answer one question within eighty minutes and at the same time obeying certain rules.
I agree it's interesting and exciting, which the film is at times. It starts off in an intriguing and stylish way and really gets you thinking. But the problem for me was the middle portions of the feature where the momentum nosedived due to a lack of progression and gripping moments. The movie does get back on track towards the end with a build up of tension and then climaxes with an unpredictable twist. The twist was good, however the end result was too easy for an exam that was made out to be a complex one.
The DVD cover indicates that the movie is going to be a violent and gory affair, which is not the case. The cover is what made me rent the DVD as it grabbed my attention.
All actors perform well but the show-stealer is John Lloyd Fillingham whose character is called Deaf.
The direction provided by Stuart Hazeldine is impressive as the suspense was fine. He could've worked on the middle portions of the movie to make it more exciting.
Though the movie is British, it has an American feel to it.
The background music score provided by Stephen Barton and Matthew Cracknell is perfect for the feature.
The 'Exam' is worth sitting but is passable (I failed).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A simple, good film.
A few people take an Exam...They are given a lecture before the exam starts..They are left with a blank sheet of paper, and a pencil/pen..The point is, there are no questions... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ern
4.0 out of 5 stars
And I thought GCSEs were hard!
The Exam is an interesting little beast: filmed entirely in one room, eight applicants for a mysterious and powerful company have to sit their final entry exam. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Albatross
4.0 out of 5 stars
Original!
This was an original film, it held my families attention and caused you to think about it long after it had finished. It was well acted and the characters were well rounded. Read more
Published 4 months ago by K Stevenson
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best 'one room' films.
This has all the marks of a typical 'trapped in a room' film like 'The Killing Room' and 'Hunger', but what makes this better is that it does contain some quite intelligent... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Belinda Barchard
3.0 out of 5 stars
worth a watch. not great.
This had the makings of a great film but was contrived nonsense. Bad acting and awful character development. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Magida Gharz
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but not great
Firstly, if you're looking at this film on the basis of it being a horror, or the review of "The Usual Suspects Meets Saw", then you will be disappointed. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Stephanie
2.0 out of 5 stars
C -
At the risk of attracting vitriol, as this film seems to have its fair share of supporters,I have to say that i was distinctly unimpressed, and was glad that i picked it up for... Read more
Published 12 months ago by JONESY
3.0 out of 5 stars
Meets the Objectives Set in the Brief
I always hated exam time; the stress, the revision, filling my brain with information I will never use again. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sam
4.0 out of 5 stars
Exam nerves? You will have. Intriguing stuff!
Exam is a totally original psychological British thriller, which kept me and my good lady utterly riveted for 95* of the 97 minutes running time. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Cartimand
5.0 out of 5 stars
TOP MARKS
A VERY GOOD PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER.A GROUP OF PEOPLE ENTER A ROOM FOR A TOP JOB FOR A COMPANY,THEIR ARE TOLD TO ANSWER ONE QUESTION ONLY. Read more
Published 22 months ago by V. Pykett
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