I heard about this film ages ago in Empire Magazine in an article that was really talking it up in regards the use of mathematics as the base for the plot and how smart the film was, like the geek of the school was also the captain of the football team. It was a long time before I got to see it for myself but I was looking forward to it because the article had made me interested in it.
People who completely ignored the utter lack of logic in "Saw" suddenly become nitpickers when it comes to much better movies. It's as if for some people garbage has special rights.
When it comes to math, it might have been better to put Greeks in a room. But joking aside (and maybe also the fact that no Greek filmmaker came up with this idea, which could be seen as a shame), this is a really good and suspenseful movie.
I have to admit I wasn't exactly excited to watch Fermat's Room, and probably wouldn't have, had I not found it on a list of thriller and horror movies from another reviewer on this site who's taste is similar to mine. When I found out I could watch it for free with my shudder subscription I decided to go for it.
With Hollywood and Bollywood movies being churned out daily, we seem to overlook the great achievements of other countries and their movies.Spain has a great pool of talented actors, directors and very unique stories that have now entered in the playing field as a vital contender.
Three distinguished Spanish mathematicians and one successful inventor receive anonymous letters requesting that they come together and solve a riddle. All respond positively to the invitation; upon reaching the meeting point by a rural lake, they follow clues to reach a curious isolated house.
There are numerous of (horror) films in which a bunch of people – strangers to each other – are gathered, whether or not against their will, in a secluded area and forced to solve tests, puzzles, ordeals and whatnot in order to survive. This even became a particular sub genre by the name of "torture porn" and the 2003 blockbuster "Saw" is generally considered as the pioneer.
First of all This Review not for Spanish audience. Because they used to see the cast and directors and they will like this movie based on cast.
To be honest, I always trust Spanish thrillers, cause for me it's a different and exceptional approach to mystery, having seen other relative movies. I believe this one is one of the best films of the genre, and really enjoyable.
