The Take
Nitram (2021) is not worth watching. Slop Score 52.
Caleb Landry Jones delivers a magnetic, Cannes-winning performance as the isolated young man, and Justin Kurzel directs with restraint. Yet the film exists solely to wallow in nihilism and isolation with no counterweight, turning a true story into an exercise in inevitable doom.
The Verdict
Skip it. The film earns its 52 Slop Score by making nihilism the entire thesis with no counterbalance or insight.
Watch Schindler's List instead if you want evil rendered with horror and consequence.
Common Questions
Is Nitram (2021) based on a true story?
Yes, it follows the real lead-up to the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.
Why is Nitram (2021) controversial?
It dramatizes a mass killer's path with no redemption or broader context.
How accurate is Nitram (2021) to real events?
It stays focused on the perpetrator's isolation, not the massacre itself.
