A stuck elevator with four people trapped inside, and the tension is rising by the minute
This film is a challenge, but one that succeeds. Stick four people inside an elevator. Have the elevator break down. It’s Friday evening and all the offices are empty. The alarm system isn’t functioning correctly. There is no hope of escape until Monday morning. Choose a method and stick to it: for the entire film the camera will not leave those few square metres. Does it risk becoming a tad claustrophobic? You bet. Does it also risk becoming slightly tedious after a while? That too. But the latter possibility is negated as the direction expertly ramps up the tension, constructs a complex symphony of glances and sounds, and plays with the unexpected dynamics that develop between the various characters. Out of Order is a perfect example of how to keep an audience on the edge of their seats without spending a lot of money. All it takes is a good idea. And the skill to put it into practice.
Four employees remain trapped inside an elevator for the weekend. One of them is a cashier who has stolen a lot of company money with which to start a new life. There are also two quarrelling lovers and an arrogant young man. While they wait, the tension begins to rise. Don’t forget, there is a bag that would tempt anyone…
A stuck elevator with four people trapped inside, and the tension is rising by the minute
This film is a challenge, but one that succeeds. Stick four people inside an elevator. Have the elevator break down. It’s Friday evening and all the offices are empty. The alarm system isn’t functioning correctly. There is no hope of escape until Monday morning. Choose a method and stick to it: for the entire film the camera will not leave those few square metres. Does it risk becoming a tad claustrophobic? You bet. Does it also risk becoming slightly tedious after a while? That too. But the latter possibility is negated as the direction expertly ramps up the tension, constructs a complex symphony of glances and sounds, and plays with the unexpected dynamics that develop between the various characters. Out of Order is a perfect example of how to keep an audience on the edge of their seats without spending a lot of money. All it takes is a good idea. And the skill to put it into practice.
Four employees remain trapped inside an elevator for the weekend. One of them is a cashier who has stolen a lot of company money with which to start a new life. There are also two quarrelling lovers and an arrogant young man. While they wait, the tension begins to rise. Don’t forget, there is a bag that would tempt anyone…
