The Underrated: Fermat’s Room

This film came under the heading of “pleasant surprise”. I’m including it here, because it does merit discussion, and it has been shockingly overlooked. Maybe it’s the subtitles or something, but for the life of me, I can’t think why this taut little thriller (inaccurately billed as a horror movie) is being ignored. It’s fascinating actually, the process by which films come to receive a wide release, and I have to admit that my fascination in it is partially based on my lack of belief and understanding as to why certain films get the nod and certain others get the shaft. Still, though, Fermat’s Room has an absolutely glowing review from Phillip French in the Guardian, but even that wasn’t really enough to bring it the attention that it warrants.