Not every movie needs a sequel. Much as I loved “The Platform” when it landed on Netflix in early 2020, the sci-fi thriller felt like the quintessential “one and done” movie. When a sequel was subsequently announced, I had mixed emotions.
Fast forward to now and “The Platform 2” has arrived on Netflix, and having taken a trip back to the Pit myself (Side note: I decided to watch while eating my breakfast. Do not recommend.) it brings me great pleasure to say that “The Platform 2” serves up exactly what I wanted from a sequel by smartly building on its predecessor.
It’s got flaws, such as being overly ambiguous in the third act, but “The Platform 2” looks destined for cult status, and set to become a real gem of Netflix’s growing international movie library. Here’s why it’s a filling meal, that I would
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