there's enough here to keep you engrossed; The visual effects are slick, but the most indispensable effect is the human element of Melanie Laurent's performance -- by turns distraught, desperate, tough, determined and resourceful
no doubt "Oxygen" keeps itself humming at a brisk pace, with a performance by Melanie Laurent that holds our attention and a plot that has more than its fair share of twists, both predictable and inventive
Laurent gives an empathetic performance, perfectly capturing the character's sense of mounting fear and frustration; Although a lot of the film's best ideas are borrowed, what transpires is, within its own limited parameters, immersive and impressive
at its best, "Oxygen" successfully approximates the feel of an escape room; "Oxygen" is derivative but well-designed, as Alexandre Aja and his collaborators elegantly crib from some of the best modern science-fiction thrillers
an engrossing, often terrifying sci-fi chiller with a must-see turn from Melanie Laurent; Alexandre Aja makes excellent use of the claustrophobic setting, finding plenty of creative ways to ratchet the tension up to almost unbearable levels
although it never fully resonates dramatically, the stressed and terrified claustrophobic performance from Melanie Laurent elevates what is, ultimately, a series of revelations escalating in privacy and scope
a virtuoso solo performance from Melanie Laurent; the visual imagination is grimly witty. And Laurent is terrific, deserving of top billing even were she not the only actor in sight
a clever example of creativity thriving within the strict protocols of the coronavirus pandemic, tense confinement thriller "Oxygen" plays like "Buried" in outer space
by Chuck Bowen [Slant Magazine ]
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