It's possible I simply wasn't perceptive enough to grasp its full value. Final rating: ★★½ - There were many elements I found appealing, but it ultimately didn’t succeed completely.

This new British dystopian drama unfolds within a single forty-story building, focusing on its inhabitants. The film adapts a novel of the same name and features a strong cast and competent production values, though my experience with it was mixed—mostly enjoyable but with some letdowns. Going in completely blind, I was taken by its unfolding narrative; around the midpoint, the central theme became clear. The setting…