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Available on Apple TV+, The Crowded Room is far from seducing the press, but it resonates with audiences.
The Crowded Room has been available on Apple TV+ for a few days now and features a Tom Holland who is quite different from the last feature films he has worn. The series, which is somewhere between thriller and drama, takes place in Manhattan in the summer of 1979, where a young man is arrested for a shocking crime and an investigator must solve the mystery behind it. This series is inspired by the novel The Minds of Billy Milligan, which focuses on the past of Billy Milligan, a real-life criminal rampant in the United States in the 1970s. Speaking to Variety, Holland spoke of a grueling shoot that required him to “immerse himself in the skin of a character who was deeply unstable and devastated by his demons.” A role that he also created with the help of psychiatrists.
Danny Sullivan is arrested after his involvement in a 1979 New York shooting. Based on a series of interrogations led by the scheming Rya Goodwin, this thriller uncovers Danny’s life, from the mysterious elements of the past that shaped the twists and turns that would lead him to a life-changing revelation.
Based on the biography The Minds of Billy Milligan by Daniel Keyes – Allociné
A gap between the press and the public
Sur Rotten Tomatoes, The film has a score of 32% (from 41 critics), with the press agreeing on the following consensus: “Blessed with undeniable talent, The Crowded Room is based on a promising premise, but the story spirals in circles, resulting in an exhausting and often frustrating experience.” For its part, CNN believes that “the story feels like a gimmick, stretching out the narrative before beginning to fill in its many gaps in mostly predictable ways. It’s a spectacular role for Holland, but one that doesn’t work.” “I can’t capitalize on his likeability and charisma.” Similar review for Rolling Stone:
It’s only in the sixth episode of ten that “The Crowded Room” begins to see its true premise… But Goldsman’s decision to structure the story in this way does more harm than good.
On the other hand, on the public side, the score this time is 90%, based on 500 reviews. “Tom Holland is a natural, he has shown once again that he is an exceptional actor.” The plot drags a bit, but the performance makes up for it.” “I’m currently in love with the slow burn approach,” reads one of the comments. Don’t hesitate to leave your opinions in the comments once you’ve watched the series.
