It creates more tension than a math exam

Rating: 9/10 (17 May 2016)

Green Room is so far one of the best films of 2016. It doesn't heavily invest in character development nor can you find some deep philosophical meaning from it. But what it delivers is extreme tension and gore that actually makes you cringe.
The plot revolves around a financially poor punk band who perform a gig to a skinhead club. Later, one of the members gets into trouble and they all get locked in to green room. What follows is an adrenaline rush for the viewers. The main characters are faced against skinheads who want them dead as fast as possible.
Though the plot may sound a bit silly, it most definitely isn't. The neo-Nazis in this film are actually terrifying. They are ruthless cold people, however they are also hesitant. They know that the punk band can fight back, so caution must be taken. This shows that the people in this film are realistic. They fear, but they can also cause fear. That is also one of strong aspects of this film- realism. When things happen, there will be consequences. That also applies to gore. The gore will make you cringe. It's realistic and they show you every little detail. When somebody gets injured, they suffer from that injury, making them weaker and easier to kill. The feeling that somebody may die any second creates tension I have never witnessed before.
Another strong point is the acting. Though some of the band members are a bit dull, performances from Anton Yelchin and Imogen Poots are fantastic. They are dumb, they have not been in that sort of situation before and they will make dumb decisions, sometimes causing a lot of harm. Another special performance is from Patrick Stewart, who plays the head of the skinheads. My god this man was born for this roll. Every scene is instantly better, when he appears. Whenever he speaks, people listen. People are afraid of him, because he is smart. He knows how to act in these kind of situations. But even he is afraid, because he has to deal with the problem as fast as possible or he will face suspicion from the police. I honestly think that Patrick Stewart should be nominated for an Oscar for that incredible performance.
I also loved the camera work. The scenes in the green room feel claustrophobic with shots close to the faces. The scenes away from the green room look awesome as well. For example, the clubhouse looks empty, dark and quiet, creating some intense shots.
The only negative point is that some of the dialogue is a bit weird at times. At some points the members of the band say things no sane person would say in intense situations, for example: "Let's split up! Alright good idea!" It may distract you sometimes, but overall it's not the worst flaw in cinema history.
All in all, Green Room is a must see film, I was sad to see only 3 other people in the cinema with me as this film deserves so much more.