3 stars because I can't give a grade to a film that settled what it wanted to be which was showing one of the most depressing, disgusting medical practices of all time. LOBOTOMY IS NOT A SUBJECT TO BE ENTERTAINED BY.

I actually thought this was quite well done. Not a lot of dialogue but the setting, details and cinematography were splendid. I think both of the main actors also provided an interesting opposing dynamic in regards to the primary subject matter. It was an accurate peek into a time that only people in their 70s or older can remember.

It was depressing, then got worse. It had not one redeeming quality, and I am shocked that Jeff Goldblume participated.

Scary slow look into lobotomies..feel like it tries to hard to be artistic. The story of the doctor and young man get lost in the scenes that drag on forever.

Are juma de idee si niste Goldblum si nu face nimic cu ele

The film is an incredible piece. It is, on the surface about a young man who's recently lost his father who goes onto follow a famous lobotomist who had treated his late mother by working as the lobotomoist's photographer. This film is a walk through hell and it is beautiful. I'd say this film isn't for everyone, but I hate that because I believe this film should be for everyone. I really like, admire, and respect films like this one. It is slow moving and existential and it completely and totally builds the atmosphere of desperation. It certainly speaks on the banality of evil and all of our places in it, how we walk alongside next to evil and moral corruption. The performances are great, Ty Sheridan really shows his talent here. Jeff Goldblum ads an importance to the film. The end does get a little winding, it could perhaps have been edited a bit better in the last 1/4 of the film. There's two long monologues by an older actor that take the film to some other places than where it was before. This is similar to films by Michael Haneke and other European existential filmmakers. If you're into that, this film is certainly for you. It has very touching moments (Like Sheridan's character having a brief physical connection with a patient in her hospital room earlier in the film. It is a brief moment but is touchs your heart so). The film also excels in portraying very alienating moments. It's truly a special piece and it should be seen but you do need to know what kind of film you will see. It is abstract and it holds no prisoners but it is a hugely important piece.

I've never wanted so badly for a movie to end.

Rick Alverson’s failed attempt to mimic Yorgos Lanthimos.

I never walk out of movies but I walked out of this one. So horribly tedious I was miserable. Then when Jack started screaming I knew I was done.

It was the worst movie I have ever seen.

I went for the artsy direction and for Jeff Goldblum, and and stayed for... well nothing else really. The movie is pretty tedious and flat, with the exception of some passionate theatrical mumbling from Denis Lavant, putting some life in this film.

A confused mess. Director and co-writer Rick Alverton had some interesting ideas for The Mountain but not enough for a satisfying movie. One miscreant psychiatrist was performing lobotomies and ect across the West in the '50 - it seems unlikely that one md. specialized in both. Tye (sp?) Sheridan's acting is completely unsympathetic - I don't know if that the director's idea or his acting. An interesting topic and era poorly covered. Udi Krier stands out as an actor, although the point of his role is unclear. I recommend you avoid this miss.

Walked out in a haze/daze!

L'estrema noia è l'unica vera sensazione che pervade lungo tutto il film che, seppur girato bene, risulta emotivamente povero e assolutamente non coinvolgente. Niente da dire sulle interpretazioni e alla scelta del cast, azzeccata per tutti i pochi attori presenti. Quello che non funziona è la narrazione e il mancato collegamento tra spettatore e pellicola, con la totale assenza di un messaggio lontanamente visibile anche al pubblico più esperto. Il risultato è un film presuntuoso, ben girato ma vuoto sotto ogni punto di vista.