A group of motley math experts must solve problems at lightning speed to avoid being squashed into oblivion in writer-director Luis Piedrahita's mindbending thriller Fermat's Room. The story begins with a handsome, twentysomething intellectual, Galois (Alejo Sauras) banking off the success of solving an intimidating mathematical enigma known as Goldbach's theorem. Galois then receives an invitation from the mysterious stranger Fermat (Federico Luppi) who invites both him and several other intellectuals to a set location in a warehouse, with the stated intention of having them collectively solve a mathematical riddle. He instructs them to avoid bringing cell phones, which none do. Upon arrival, Fermat indeed greets them in the warehouse, but is soon summoned offsite and leaves his invitees alone. As soon as he departs, odd events begin to transpire: the members of the group begin receiving strange mathematical riddles on their PDAs which they must solve in under a minute; subsequently, hydraulic presses on the exterior of the warehouse kick on and the walls begin to close in, threatening the lives of the protagonists. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
Brilliant movie with a unique and intriguing plot. If you love math or science you will especially love this movie. If you love riddles you will especially love this movie. This is a very very smart movie not for everyone just people who like to think.
Not sure why it isn't mentioned that this movie is in spanish,- it sounded like it might be good - but didn't have the energy or the time to find out ......l'm sure you'll enjoy it- :) let me know if I should rent it again~ lol
So tired of getting home and finding the movie is in foreign language. This is America and we still mostly speak English. I have suggested they put a colored dot on foreign films so customers are alerted to non-English language. You don't always remember to spend 10 minutes scanning the back to see if it is in English.
Brilliant movie with a unique and intriguing plot. If you love math or science you will especially love this movie. If you love riddles you will especially love this movie. This is a very very smart movie not for everyone just people who like to think.