Compliance - Movie Review by Chris Stuckmann

[@JenzJoe]

This movie reminded me how people are so afraid of authority that they disengage common sense to ensure they, themselves, won't be persecuted. Age old bullshit. Yeah, this movie made me mad. Strip search someone over some money? What about calling her family, the real police to physically show up? How about getting a badge number then calling the station. This movie made me mad, cause people feared for themselves and didn't protect the little guy.

[@themoisterme9212]

It's horrifying that's it's true, and shocking that it happened.

[@mollyazmr]

exactly my thoughts

[@SS-hd5jx]

this movie made me so mad too lol no wonder that dumb manager is working at chickfila

[@supastar25]

It's so infuriating

[@ShaktiFlowww]

Kinda like everyone that complied with the Covid vaccination, and all those who disparaged those of us who refused to acknowledge the mainstream media, and the government does our authority figures. Now all of the vaxxed are hurting.

[@torils65]

This movie disturbed me to the core! I was literally on the edge of my seat the entire movie!! I couldn't believe how far this went!

[@ChrisStuckmann]

Too kind! Thank you very much, glad to entertain and be of help =)

[@brittanyjackson59]

the most disturbing thing about this mivie is that aside from some minor tweaks like appearance of characters it sticks right up close to the true events if this situation. did noboby but the janitor have any brains in that situation? Rule of thumb if that ever happens to you "accidently" hang up your phone and then dail 911. if its really the police you can get back in touch with whomever it was on the phone or file a report if its a fake.

[@tyrone42ful]

People walked out because it hit to close to home

[@danielnieto1556]

The manager in the real life interview said how great this guy was and how he could fool anyone. The maintenance man literally found out almost instantly.

[@jones_horror]

She’s pretty stupid ngl but also throughout the 3rd act she had NO IDEA that they were making her take her apron off.

[@TheMilapMehta]

@@jones_horror In the interview the manager does at the end of the movie (and in real life) the footage shows that she did see the young lady without the apron. She knew, but she was either too dumb, proud, or scared to take appropriate action.

[@Mattteus]

This movie reminded me of the Milgram's obedience experiment.

[@totallyawesome80s55]

Or the Stanford Prison Experiment.

[@voguer8178]

I just watched this film and it fucked me up. I'm studying for a psychology degree and we discussed in class how far you can drive people when you convincingly and consistently play an authority role. This movie is realistic and you have no idea what people can do under certain circumstances. I am shocked.

[@andreias5564]

the movie is very good because it shows how people are submissive. they don't have independent thinking, they let people think for them they are dominated by those who do.

[@SiamHomeSource]

Thanks for not spoiling the movies in all your reviews, you do a great job of never spoiling them

[@Dancerama6]

He kind of spoiled this one in giving away the call is a prank. Like yeah it’s quickly obvious in the film. But still.

[@jones_horror]

@@Dancerama6 not really

[@vpfan207]

Fucking Netflix files this under "Workplace Movies".

[@Jam3zGe51990]

vpfan207 lmao

[@littlebadwolf8129]

Lol. Well, it is. :D It just happens to be a whole lot more, too.

[@everythingjay2256]

I happen to be browsing KZbin and scrolled on the actual event that has taken place at McDonalds. The fucked up thing about it is if the manager felt so uncomfortable, she would have called the police or the man who was over her in the first place. And why the fuck would you let your fiancé watch a half naked girl. Some things just weren't adding up. Like for him to tell her, she need a male to watch the young lady for the purposes of surveillance. What the Hell! And then he goes in further to suggest it had to do with her brother and illegal activity. Lady its not your job to do no fucking strip search, and he wouldn't have disclosed that information over the phone. And for stealing money they would've just cut her loose and whatever happen to the customer, they'd probably give her something to make up for lost. I understand that you can't always say what you'd do in a situation as such ,but it was clear on her fiancés behalf he knew damn well no fucking police would've told him to have a suspect to perform any sexual act on him unless he wanted to loose his job. Yeah, he was drunk be he had sense enough to know damn well to not put his hands on this young lady. Sorry about the rant ,but this honestly blew me.

[@MyBottletree]

I've been in very stressful situations in my life and I know how I react when I panick, but I just can't immagine how something like this is even possible. Even if they were dumb enough to think that it was an actual police officer, why wouldn't they only pretend to do those horrible things? I mean, oral sex? Really? How the fuck could this be a legitimate order? I don't get it

[@Engreido2814]

The Hunt review brought me here lol. Can't believe I never heard of this movie until now.

[@robosergTV]

same

[@wiseone7984]

I just watched compliance

[@Delicieuxable]

That is why it's so important for us as humans to know our rights. You are innocent until proven guilty, Although a citizen arrest is possible, you are only to detain the person and wait until the police arrive. There was no logical thought in this movie. It was a real thing so in real life as well. Think! How is it possible for an officer to be simultaneously conducting an investigation while on the phone with you for hours. He does not give his first name, what precinct he is calling from none of that information. This also goes to show that persons in lower ranking jobs will do anything to assert their authority over someone they consider lower than them. Plus, how could it have been possible for this girl to have stolen money from a woman at the front on the counter. Plus how much money does one walk around within their wallet? All that over 2/3 dollars at most. Human beings are just ridiculous. My cat has more brains than all these individuals. Thank God for that gentleman, who had some sense to speak up and say something was off. Who knows how much longer this could have gone on for?

[@Tebay71]

This film is amazing. It seriously needs to be seen by a lot of people.

[@HiddenGhul]

I agree, this film was incredible. It held my interest throughout, had stunning acting, thought provoking realism and invoked the audience. Apart from the film "we need to talk about kevin" I've never hated something so much in a movie. Great review!

[@rukukitsune]

my college Psychology class we learned this and was like WHY? There was another case where a person was told to push a button that shocked a person that couldnt be seen in the other room and the voltage was increased each time to the point where it could kill a person, or person with a pace maker no one was shocked but its the same theory as Compliance, we dont want to be wrong or seem displeasing so we do what we are told like puppets even though we KNOW that its wrong we follow authority

[@MikusBBS]

WTF! That manager woman was rewarded $400 000 as punitive award after she sued McD.

[@NyRSoxFan84]

Only people working at a fast food restaurant would actually go along with what some "police officer" is telling them to do over the phone. I don't care how convincing the guy sounds. If you know the law and you know your rights, there's no way you would comply with anything.

[@dmgnh2007]

Great review. Makes me feel a little bit better: I too was shouting at the screen and found myself looking for facts on this case. Nice to know someone else was this effected. Probably for legal reasons, they change names and only say this is "based" on true stories, but this is less a "based on" film than a dramatization of what really did happen.

[@burnoutjunkie42]

Its sad that this is a true story but it actually did happen a couple years ago at a McDonald's. The person who stripped went to court and received a pretty big settlement from that. Crazy stuff

[@Jillociraptor.]

I don’t know what the manager (Summers) in real life was like but in the film, Sandra had little control over anything. A vendor chews her out, employees don’t listen to her and talk about her behind her back. I think the “officer” gave her a chance to be somewhat “in charge” for once. That’s what I picked up right away from her character. Not trying to stick up for the manager or her POS real-life counterpart but almost immediately you know she is not a figure of authority but desperately wants to be.

[@Spanky1]

Well said. My thoughts exactly.

[@damo87araimo]

I've worked with people who display blind compliance despite knowing how it affects others. If people can blame an unjust action on someone else, whilst participating in the event, they'll do it. This happens all the time in life. Why are people so shocked? "I'm only following orders". The greatest excuse for power hungry sadists.

[@Drainojunkie]

This movie is now on Netflix instant, so if anyone feels like curling up into a ball and lying in the corner for the next couple days, it's waiting for you. Be warned that this is a movie that has a strong affect on its audience, so there is no shame in skipping this one if the subject matter makes sick without it being dramatized for 90 minutes. I'm going to go cry to myself now.

[@kerry53421]

Just rewatched this movie and did a mini review for it on Instagram. Everything that you said in your review echoed with me. Soooo perfect and keep being awesome Chris!

[@zaneoninternet]

Clerks really works well with the dialogue you were talking about, realistic and really interesting. Great review as always.

[@theLupeXperience]

The ploy/plot is reminiscent of the Milgram experiments. Scary stuff, the irony is that we would all probably do the same if put in the same circumstances

[@BrokeNerfing]

I remember when this story first broke my brother sent it to me online. I remember laughing so much because I literally assumed it was like an article from The Onion or some type of hoax story. It wasnt all over the news or anything so I only read the story like in 2005 and that was it. When this movie came out I realized it really happened from all the hype.

[@stefanrichard4986]

From the director of The Hunt, and starring Ann Dowd from The Handmaid's Tale. It was great!

[@powerlifting1012]

I can't possible wrap my head around how this would be possible and 70 people got duped. Im so conflicted about this film why would anyone do this.

[@50ShadesOfEndo]

What an incredible movie

[@ozwunder69]

the actual video was out some time ago..matches pretty closely

[@greenmanatee3368]

Patrick: That's not disturbing, THIS is disturbing! *Shows SpongeBob this movie

[@marko3793]

Watched this last night, and I wish I hadn't. This might stick with me for a long long time, the way A Serbian Film did. But this is a different kind, largely because it is based on a real case. Shows just how capable of sadistic mental manipulation humans are. Do I like this movie? No. I might've yelled too if I were at that Q and A. BUT I appreciate the boldness of the filmmaker for bringing this out there. Totally a lesson on blind obedience to authority which is quite prevalent now.

[@swallowedinthesea11]

Ogborn and Summers sued Mcdonald's. Initially the jury awarded Ogborn $5 million in punitive damages and $1.1 million in compensatory damages and expenses, but Mcdonald's appealed to the Kentucky Supreme Court. During pending, she chose to settle for $1.1 million. Summers was initially awarded $1 million in punitive damages and $100,000 in compensatory damages until it was reduced to $400,000. She broke off her engagement to Nix who, after pleading guilty to sexual abuse, sexual misconduct and unlawful imprisonment, received a five-year prison sentence. David R. Stewart, a married man with five children, was then arrested. During his questioning by police, Stewart insisted he never had bought a phone card, but detectives found one in his home that had been used to call nine restaurants in the past year-including a call to a Burger King in Idaho Falls, Idaho on the same day when that restaurant's manager was reportedly duped by a scam call. Police also found in Stewart's home dozens of applications for police department jobs, hundreds of police magazines, as well as police-style uniforms, guns, and holsters. This was thought to indicate that the suspect had fantasized about being a police officer. Stewart was extradited to Kentucky to be tried on charges of impersonating a police officer and solicitation of sodomy. If convicted, Stewart faced up to 15 years in prison. On 31 October 2006, he was acquitted of all charges. Both the defense and the prosecution attorneys stated that a lack of direct evidence may have affected the jury's decision, which found him not guilty. He remained a suspect in similar cases throughout the United States. Police stated later that since Stewart's arrest the scam calls had stopped.

[@Ralenissocold]

Chris, you're an awesome YTer. It's because of your reviews that I've become more interested in watching films that otherwise would have seemed uninteresting at a first glimpse. Thank you so much and keep reviewing like a BOSS!

[@jtatsiue]

Chris, I haven't seen this movie yet but the way you're describing it remains me of the eerie, unsettling vibe of the movie Funny Games. Have you seen that one, if so, what did you think of it?

[@oliveranderson928]

Honestly, the people who are calling the characters in this film and especially the victims of the incidents "idiots" are completely missing the point. Others have pointed this out better than me, so I'm not gonna butcher it, but as much as we'd like to believe this could never happen unless you're an idiot, this kind of thing has happened countless times throughout history. Anyone's an idiot when faced with the right circumstances. As others have pointed out, there were genuinely good people who followed Hitler. Confidence can make any lie believable.

[@Floral_Green]

>”there are good people who followed hitler” >magic mustache-man bad Cringe

[@GoryBMovie]

I 100% agree. This movie chilled me and left me haunted for days after seeing it.

[@Proline123456]

I agree what you said about this movie. I am a psychology student, so the science behind this movie is familiar to me and my collegues, we weren't shocked by what the characters did, and we find the its portray of human behavior in this aspects very effectively accurate!!!

[@jeremy29tunage]

Had this on my radar for ages...and finallyyyyy after following you for 6 years. I found a movie that we disagree on. I get the point of this film, but the fact still stays, there's no one to root for, i couldn't care less, the manager starts off acting like a forceful straight forward woman, then the blink of an eye turns into a coward who follows orders from a strange voice on the phone. I was really hoping for the twist ending where the guy on the phone and the young woman were in on it together to get the manager and the franchise in trouble....but nope. Good acting, good score to accompany it. But overall i hated watching it, everyone was an idiot, and i can't help but think this is one of those movies where they should have strayed from the true life event. Real life events should increase the effect of a film, not have the entire basis of it rely on the fact of people knowing it was based on a true story.

[@powerlifting1012]

Yeah that the part that pisses me off how did this happen in real life there has to be something I'm missing here. It's so ridiculous

[@PurpleMeerkat4]

I've decided you're my favourite YT-er. I never thought I'd find a movie critic I'd enjoy or respect the opinion of, but you sir are very entertaining and if you recommended a movie, I'd more than likely consider watching it :D

[@mattjazzfan2288]

My problem with the movie is that the caller was probably more convincing in real life. The way he was portrayed in the movie, I don’t think anyone would actually believe him.

[@christinagray6591]

I thought that too but when I read the whole story I got the impression that at least the husband wanted to do those things and idk how convincing you could possibly be in that situation. He preyed on their stress and willingness to completely obey authority

[@Kat22Kit]

Milgram, I know I took Psych 101 too, but I'd say take my behind to jail and I want a lawyer. Raised by parents with too many lawyer friends. That manager would have to have me at gun point for me to be as "compliant."

[@ILikeMints]

I don't know if I could handle this. I was getting freaked out just listening to you talk about it. I'm sure it is really good though?

[@AMERICACOLCHOES]

Congrats Chris! There is no way not linking your reviews. I only hope this movie does not take much longer to be released in Brazil...

[@guitarmagik71]

I don't belive that these people were smart enough.

[@FaithflNdscreet]

before anyone says anyting, the true story happened in Kentucky and they are in fact a red state and voted for trump. Now put that into perspective

[@joechrow8341]

Happened in 30 other states as well...Bozo

[@Dancerama6]

I get what you’re going for but it makes no sense here

[@123hugoabel]

i want the old intro of you in the cinema back, used to make me laugh every episode! but dont worry your episodes are as good as ever, keep up the good work :)

[@AaronReactivated]

I did not realize how old this movie was i just watched it, they did great job shooting and lighting this film. Clearly Ahead of its time

[@jesusfreak2795]

Great review, Chris! Hey what is the poster in the top left corner?

[@Shaannooonn]

In the end she says "I thought they would make me anyways" so may be she said it about that.

[@MrDummy566]

CHRISSSS GREAT REVIEW!! But where do you get your posters???

[@Ireland264]

I am intrigued, going to check this out when it comes out on dvd. Sounds kinda disturbing but interesting.

[@MikeVsTime]

there has been a lot of best movie of the year in your reviews so far but what is the best movie of the year for you love your reviews keep up the amazing work

[@IRBenHunter]

Great review, I agree. I Just saw the film, and just had to try and find out how much was real. @ChrisStuckmann what did you find? I almost don't want to know, because that might spoil a brilliant psychological thriller. I was shouting at the screen throughout! blown away each time the stakes are raised, and then accepted and at how easily people can be misguided by presumed authority.

[@lakersfan4life389]

This was honestly the most disturbing movie I’ve ever seen-and I’ve seen the Human Centipede

[@kwansmith6073]

U need to see more movies

[@SweaterNeck1]

When does this come out?

[@TheOzReview]

The way you described this film is very similar to an Australian film called Snowtown, you should definitely check it out if you haven't.

[@aNirvanaMuse]

Going to be honest here, you remind me of myself Stuckman with the way I go about movies.

[@MondoConnie]

Have you seen Death and the Maiden with Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley. It is amazing. I can't find one review of it on KZbin, and it would make a good comparison piece to this one.

[@KrisLovesMoviess]

I'd probably be one of the people to shout at the scream. I'd like to see the movie because it sounds interesting.

[@metaleg23]

Just got done watching this. I was shaking. No other movie has made me do that. Rosemarys Baby got close, but Compliance was on another level. JFC.

[@spanishforyou123]

which makes it scary. I mean if you were to receive a call from some "police officer".it's one thing to say "I would never fall for something like this" but when the time comes you really don't know how you will react. Remember the Milgram experiments? Where people had to administer shocks to someone in another room. Even when they thought the person was dead, or when the person was screaming for them to stop, people kept going just because they were told to. The realism makes the film powerful.

[@TricksterVision]

It hasn't been released to north american theaters as of yet. Only film festivals which has didn't attend.

[@rusheena]

Just saw it last night with my friend, and both of us were so upset that we didn't want to finish the movie, in fact, I skipped through it because I couldn't take it anymore. I went to school for criminal justice, so I know some police procedures, but I'm sure most people wouldn't comply to those things. What really made me upset was that people have actually done this, so I was literally squirming and yelling at the screen. Even thinking about it makes me roll my eyes.

[@JLongbone]

Yup. :)

[@matthewcooke4011]

This was strange movie experience, because if this was a fictional screenplay, you wouldn't buy it at all. After about halfway through and especially towards the end, you would check out and say it was too far-fetched and that nobody would behave this way. You'd say it was dumb and unbelievable. But then you research that it was extremely accurate in its depiction of the events. So then, is it a good movie or not? I don't think it can be judged in isolation, which is, in theory, how we should generally be judging movies. As I said, a strange one.

[@Dr0p0fahat]

I've officially been Stuckmannized. It hurt a little at first, but I got used to it. Hey Chris, are you working on directing any movies? I wrote a screenplay that came damn close to winning a few major contests. PM me if you're interested in reading it.

[@BarleydawgReviews]

Who knows. She could have been panicked and scared out of her mind by that point, and knew this man was a threat, and so she did what she was told, also maybe to avoid the "legal consequences" that the caller made up.

[@skymarie-]

I consistently love your content you are a golden youtuber and your movie reviews are always interesting

[@tabo1698]

I hate living on europe, we get all the movies late, I don't even know when will this one get out =(. Nice review

[@dr0vur]

just for this review alone, that portrayed every single feeling i had when watching the movie, SUBSCRIBED! awesome work.

[@emlmm88]

Hey Chris, you should check out the Stanley Milgram Obedience studies. There are probably videos of it on youtube. Interesting stuff.

[@DannyPeel]

Chris... I challenge you to do a full 10 minute sketch just having a conversation like that on the phone and see how much tension you can build up with a slow zoom in lol.

[@LightRoll789]

Chris could please review an older movie? It's called the Prestige and is directed by Chris Nolan and would like to see what you think. If you already have could you please link me?

[@AirAfter]

I feel like I wouldn't. I really feel like I would not. AHHHH!

[@Proline123456]

Thank you for recommending the movie. I wouldn't heard about it if it weren't for you.

[@coolyouification]

It was pretty good i have to say but the best of the year? maybe. Because i am looking forward to host of movies that are coming later this year and if they fail to live up to their expectations this movie will be the best by far. I really liked the tone and style the director chose for this movie. It was so realistic to a point where i had to pause the movie and think what we as human beings are capable of. It was good one and i would give it a 9/10

[@MAGDIELJOBAD]

Chris, Eden Lake or Compliance?

[@TheEasyRider1212]

who cares if it has 35 thumbs up? People agree, thats fine. and his comment was posted nearer to when the video was uploaded, notice mine was posted about a week after. Even if it was a joke, just appreciate the videos that he already has up he's consistent enough.

[@MattCipolla]

I just watched this on Netflix and was in awe of it. 9.2/10.

[@imsteezy1]

there was an episode of Law&Order SVU that was like this. A guy made his coworker strip down & searched bc a voice over the phone said he was a cop & told him too.

[@FlocusEntertainment]

Same! That's what I'm planning to do as well.

[@afroafro94]

The only reason this movie gets any legitimacy with me is because the things actually happened...but IMHO I thought the tone was off and it didn't create enough tension for me...it created tension and I was talking to the screen but I think it missed an opportunity to go one level higher and become such a better movie

[@Roose201]

I haven't heard of this movie. I really want to see it now.

[@Guiv7]

Every film that you Chris have said to be good Ive watched. Tonight im watching V/H/S and Compliance I cant wait!

[@biguy617]

I may have to see this film when it is on DVD

[@johnmonbeck2488]

not all humans are as smart and flawless as you are all mighty one.

[@schumschumsd]

Probably your best review to date, Chris! Nice. I can't wait to see the movie.

[@biguy617]

A real police officer would never make a call like this.

[@TheThirdChild]

I watched this with my family last nite, they isially dont watch movies that r different like this. When the movie ended they said this movie was stupid and that they hated it. In about 5 mins we started talking about how messed up it was, they ended up realizing what kind of movie it was supposed to be. I did find the ending to be a bit weak, i was expecting more but it was fine

[@UrbanDecayLova247]

Exactly...Throughout the movie, I was thinking why doesn't the guy just LIE!!!!

[@DJfromthenois]

I literally just read a comment that read "just do what the officer says and it'll be over quicker" (incident where 70 y/o man using a golf club as a cane is arrested) People think just because an authority figure says something you should do it. Gtfoh. This shit is ridiculous. And people blame the victim when they dont comply. If i didnt do anything wrong I'm not finna let you search me.

[@jrufus11]

it's all that "hi can I help you have a good day" has gone to their heads and made the robots malfunction

[@Tio_Remi]

the guy who called at the beginning definitely terrorises matthew maconehay and calls him in every movie

[@alannahclaire9675]

I doubt I will have a chance to watch this film, so can someone explain to me what happened to the girl who was being accused of stealing money from a customer? Like, was she sexually harassed etc?

[@Matticitt]

This movie was unbelievable. Like at first the whole thing was plausible, but at the end it became so absurd I'd just laugh at how stupid the script was if not for the fact it was all based on real events. Crazy.

[@hanshotfirststudios]

Law and Order: SVU has a habit for basing their episodes around real life events. Consider this movie to be another version of that episode only without the bizarre plot twists and the hammy acting.

[@yussofross1417]

Would've been funny if he did the review shirtless. But don't do it.It's weird.