The Method (2005)
"El método" (original title)

During IMF & World Bank Summit and demonstrations which upset Madrid, like other capitals, major corporation Dekia holds interviews to recruit a top executive from seven applicants. Their ... See full summary »

Director:

Marcelo Piñeyro

Writers:

Jordi Galceran (play), Mateo Gil (screenplay),

Stars:

Eduardo Noriega, Najwa Nimri, Eduard Fernández

10 wins & 12 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Eduardo Noriega	...	Carlos de Aristegui Santos
Najwa Nimri	...	Nieves
Eduard Fernández	...	Fernando
Pablo Echarri	...	Ricardo
Ernesto Alterio	...	Enrique
Carmelo Gómez	...	Julio
Adriana Ozores	...	Ana
Natalia Verbeke	...	Montse

Storyline

During IMF & World Bank Summit and demonstrations which upset Madrid, like other capitals, major corporation Dekia holds interviews to recruit a top executive from seven applicants. Their doubts start when they have to sign a clause accepting the Grönholm method, which nobody ever heard of. It soon becomes clear the tests are dirty mind games, but never what is true and what the trick. They must guess who among them is the HR mole, and repeatedly eliminate one of their number from the procedure. Their priorities, ethics and loyalty are put trough stressing tests.

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Plot Keywords:

test | executive | doubt | loyalty | pantyhose | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Argentina Spain Italy

Language:

Spanish English French

Release Date:

23 September 2005 (Spain)

Also Known As:

The Method

Filming Locations:

Madrid, Spain

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$3,407 (USA) (6 July 2007)

Gross:

$5,757 (USA) (13 July 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tornasol Films, Arena Films, Cattleya

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Julio ask others if they have the same message in their computer screens, they answer no. In the next take its clearly seen that the message appears in all computer screens.

User Reviews

Gripping, exciting, thought provoking, and all around brilliant!

From the moment all the main characters are gathered inside the conference room, you know you're in for a rare treat. The first part plays out like a classic, Agatha Christie-like whodunit, where you know just as much as the rest of the characters, and are as qualified as they are to make your assumptions.

The rest of the movie is just as interactive. The method of restricting our point of view to that of the character's makes you as much a part of what's going on as they are. It almost feels like a reality TV show, where you get to be one of the judges.

From the get-go, the movie grips you. It doesn't waste any moment and delves straight into the drama. The actors all do such an excellent job that you can't take your eyes off the screen. The pacing is perfect - here is not a dull moment - and the film's structure is brilliant.

There is one particular recurring motif which first appears in the first few scenes - dividing the screen into thirds. See if you can find similar compositional arrangements in key moments and deduce their meaning. It is the kind of movie where every tiny element serves a purpose (symbollic or otherwise), and it will make you think. Don't get me wrong - you will enjoy the movie as pure entertainment. But those who wish to search for deeper meanings, commentary about human nature, subtle social critique etc. will be far from disappointed.

In my opinion, the movie was perfect in every way (reminding me of "12 Angry Men", one of my all time favorites). I can't urge you enough to go see it. It is one of the best movies of the year.