The Platform 2

2024 - 10 - 4

The Platform 2: From Hunger Games to Confusion – What's Cooking?

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Diving into Netflix's new dystopian epic, 'The Platform 2' leaves us hungry for clarity! 🍽️😱

The much-anticipated sequel, The Platform 2, has finally dropped on Netflix, plunging viewers back into its twisted, dystopian world where the stakes are higher than ever – quite literally! Building on the success of its predecessor during the pandemic, this film brings fresh characters and a confusing but shocking twist that has left audiences scratching their heads. With new prisoners, Perempuan and Zamiatin, navigating the topsy-turvy vertical prison, viewers are taken on a rollercoaster of moral dilemmas that challenge their very perceptions about survival and society.

The film promises the intensity and gore that fans loved in the first film, but as the story unfolds, some fans argue that the novelty of it all has begun to wear thin. It's hard not to feel a sense of déjà vu while watching the characters wrestle with the same hunger pains that made the first film a viral hit. Critics seem torn, with some praising the deeper narrative themes explored in the sequel, while others suggest it’s taking a schlocky turn. Are we still hungry for The Platform or has it become an overcooked mess?

As the film culminates in an ending that leaves many viewers bewildered, the conversations surrounding the plot twist have exploded on social media. Questions arise such as, "What does this shocking twist mean for the storyline of the first film?" and "Is Perempuan’s journey leading us somewhere meaningful or merely a detour into chaos?" Twitter is buzzing as fans dissect the details, trying to figure out if this sequel is a prequel, a sequel, or just another mystery waiting to be unraveled.

Interestingly, The Platform 2 creates an engaging discussion about the concept of survival in society, much like how your average pub chat might oscillate from the best spots for fish and chips to the latest gadgets. Its bold new narrative takes a stab at commentary on social classes and humanity, yet it remains wrapped in an atmosphere of grisly suspense much like a horror-themed dinner party gone wrong. So whether you’re team Perempuan or team Zamiatin, it’s clear that this film serves highlights on solidarity, betrayal, and maybe a side of bloody confusion!

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The Platform 2 review – Netflix dystopian horror sequel falls off (The Guardian)

A follow-up to the gory pandemic smash returns to the grim world where prisoners must portion out food or risk death but the novelty has gone.

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The Platform 2 movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert (Roger Ebert)

There was probably no bigger hit of the pandemic than the Spanish language dystopian thriller “The Platform.” In that film, the incarcerated, ...

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'The Platform 2's twisty ending, explained (Mashable)

A breakdown of the ending of "The Platform 2", Netflix's dystopian sci-fi sequel about a vertical prison.

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The Platform 2 ending explained: What does that shocking twist ... (digitalspy.com)

Following the success of The Platform, The Platform 2 is out now to expand on this dystopian universe, and here's all you need to know about the ending.

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The Platform 2's ending explained (Yahoo Movies UK)

The highly anticipated sequel to Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia's dystopian thriller has landed on Netflix, and ends on a shocking twist.

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The Platform 2 viewers are confused after shocking twist completely ... (LADbible)

The Platform 2's viewers on Netflix are confused after a shocking twist that totally changed the first film for them.

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The Platform 2 Ending Explained: What Happens To Perempuan? (Screen Rant)

Netflix's The Platform 2 leaves a lot to the viewer's interpretation but also provides some concrete answers to questions its predecessor left behind.

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'The Platform 2' Ending Explained: Is 'The Platform 2' a Prequel to ... (Decider)

We spend the first half of the movie with two new prisoners: A woman named Perempuan (Milena Smit) and a man named Zamiatin (Hovik Keuchkerian). Perempuan and ...

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The Platform 2 Wisely Never Answers The Biggest Question You ... (Screen Rant)

Returning director Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia's sequel is even more gruesome and bleak than the first entry, as new resident/prisoner Perempuan (Milena Smit) has to ...

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Netflix 'The Platform 2' Review: Reheated and Not as Tasty (Vulture)

A second helping of 'The Platform' isn't as tasty as the first. Our review of Netflix's new sequel to the dystopian hit.

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'The Platform 2' movie review: Perplexing plot and staggering ... (The Hindu)

'The Platform 2' movie review: Perplexing plot and staggering symbolism puts this sequel a level below its predecessor.

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