I'll start by saying this film is definitely not for everyone. It is pretty depressing, but if the concept intrigues, give it a chance. The movie follows a couple who lives in a society where resources are scarce. They want to have a child but need approval from the government through the form of an assessor who lives with them for a week to see if they would make good parents. The acting in the film is outstanding. Both Olsen and Vikander give impressive performances. The entire film, I felt on edge. The movie does take some pretty weird and dark turns. Some scenes will leaving you cringing. My biggest complaint with the film is the ending. Once the assessment ends, there's still 20 minutes or so of movie left and it really tries to drive home the depressing nature of the film. It just felt too drawn out where a more succinct ending would have been more impactful. That being said, I applaud this film for daring to do something different. Worth a watch if you're into that.

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