Silence was strictly enforced at The Academy at Ivy Ridge. Laughter was a rare occurrence, as was stepping foot outside the premises. The academy advertised itself as a place of healing through therapy and recreational activities... 影评：这部电影深刻地揭示了权力滥用和对个体自由的剥夺。通过强制施加沉默、禁止微笑和禁足室内之外的规定，观众得以体会到主人公的抑郁和绝望。电影通过细腻的表现手法带领观众探索人性的黑暗面，令人深思不已。