A sharp, entertaining, thought-provoking movie.

| Original Score: B | Aug 24, 2021

It was such an emotional roller coaster of film and I think that Teresa Palmer played the main characters so well.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Apr 26, 2021

Berlin Syndrome posits actual answers for the terrible questions people ask of sexual-violence survivors. And, significantly, it addresses them through a riveting piece of art cinema made not-so-coincidentally with women in key production roles.

| Original Score: B+ | Jul 19, 2020

At the center of this harrowing piece is another laudable performance from Teresa Palmer, an actress who seems attracted to dark, subversive material.

| Oct 4, 2019

This film does engender a feeling of impatience and a sense of numbness that lends the question of if the freezing pain was worth the experience in the first place. It's only after warming back up that the trip feels well worthwhile.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 4, 2019

Shortland's film is anti-climactic, burning at a painfully slow pace and never fully coming to a boil.

| Feb 19, 2019

It's not a fun movie, but with two strong lead performances snatching every inch of feeling they can grasp, Berlin Syndrome is very much a good movie.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Dec 21, 2018

It may not be easy to watch this tale of sexual captivity, but Berlin Syndrome is an interesting and well-made psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the end.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 20, 2018

Riffing on the idea of Stockholm Syndrome, in which a captive begins to identify with their kidnapper, Shortland's picture is an old school chiller, but one that is made by a female director with modern sensibilities to match.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 23, 2018

It's a shame that stories about women who are abducted, sexually abused and beaten up are still considered suitable for mainstream entertainment.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Mar 8, 2018

Stellar direction and an exceptional, committed cast elevate Berlin Syndrome beyond clichs into one of the most rewarding experiences of its kind

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 5, 2017

The general sense of dread and nervous tension keeps this sexually charged film alive.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 26, 2017

Overall, this one's creepy and unsettling but will largely appeal to a niche audience, owing to its languid pace and world cinema sensibilities.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 19, 2017

[Berlin] promises an unforgettable journey, but delivers only a slideshow.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 27, 2017

The navet of the main character feels far less credible.

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | Sep 12, 2017

Berlin Syndrome is worth a watch but only for want of a more rewarding alternative at the multiplexes this week.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Jul 28, 2017

In the hands of a less capable director, the movie could have easily devolved into a cliched take on well-worn material. Instead, Shortland's direction ensures an effective genre film.

| Jul 28, 2017

Not only does Berlin Syndrome go for the emotional punch of Room, it also wants to appeal to B-movie fans by never missing an opportunity to undress Teresa Palmer, and then take Polariods of her against her will.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 28, 2017

It gets by on evil ambience. Just.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 29, 2017

Polaroids, odd parties, disaffection. Believable, yes. A great story, no.

| Original Score: 5/10 | Jun 28, 2017