The Platform - Film Review

The Platform is a film (available on Netflix) that left me thinking of my own interpretive analysis. Before doing any research to learn about the intended message, I’m going to explore my own interpretation in this blog.

Like any artform: The creator utilizes their experiences, self-expression, emotions, and tools to produce a medium. This could be a painting, song, movie, etc. They deem their art as a completed version when it’s released to the public or merely shared with one separate soul. The new viewer is able to interpret such art based on their own emotions, experiences, and knowledge. The interpretation is not classified as correct or incorrect, as long as it reigns true. This is not to say that the interpretation is the same as the initial message or expression. The possibility of endless relatable applicability and interpretations derived from one piece of art is a significant feature of its beauty. 

Thank you for reading thus far. I’d like to warn you that there will likely be spoilers from here on out. 

The end of the movie left me sitting stunned with several unanswered questions as a light hearted trailer distracted from my reaction. I interpret the film as a metaphor for… I’m not sure. The questions I’m asking after watching The Platform include:

• What does the hole represent?

• Why did Goreng get off the platform at the end?

• The order of which level the individuals wake up on each month seems random. Is there any logic or reasoning to this? Why or why not?

• The child is the message. What does the child represent?

• How do morals play a role in the circumstances?

• What does the movie say about religion and God?

• What is the film’s message towards racism?