History YMMV / Exam

** If [[spoiler:Brown]] doesn't cross it by threatening [[spoiler:Dark]] with torture, even tying her up and slicing her thigh open at one point, then he does by stealing [[spoiler:White's]] medicine, which [[spoiler:White]] needs in order to live. Though [[spoiler:Black]] was perfectly willing to withhold the medicine, just to see if [[spoiler:White]] was faking, [[spoiler:Brown]] knocked the pill down the drain when [[spoiler:White]] began going into genuine convulsions.
** [[spoiler:Black]] arguably crosses it when he is willing to let [[spoiler:White]] die to to get the job. Note that [[spoiler:Dark]] was already getting [[spoiler:White]] out and he ''did'' try to give [[spoiler:White]] the pill before [[spoiler:Brown knocked it away]]. But he still didn't help [[spoiler:Dark move White]].
** [[spoiler:White]] takes the guard's gun and [[spoiler:threatens to shoot the remaining candidates if they don't leave and forfeit]].

* FridgeBrilliance:
** [[spoiler:White]] and [[spoiler:Brown]] were the only two of the group who were specifically asked to apply. [[spoiler:White and Brown are also the main instigators of conflict, meaning they were chosen and invited specifically to cause tension which would give the applicants a chance to prove themselves]].
** Everyone is disqualified for reasons that would make them unfit to [[spoiler: decide who gets an immortality drug and who doesn't]]. [[spoiler:Chinese Girl]] is too impulsive, [[spoiler:Deaf]] cannot communicate well, [[spoiler:Brunette]] is too much of a risk taker, [[spoiler:Dark]] is too empathetic, [[spoiler:Brown]] turns violent when pushed, [[spoiler:Black]] cannot handle abrasive behavior calmly, and [[spoiler:White]] is a selfish narcissistic sociopath.

* LoveToHate: [[spoiler: White]]

* ShockingSwerve: To some, the introduction of [[spoiler: science fiction]] elements near the end is this.

* MoralEventHorizon: many characters cross this - or consider other characters to have crossed it - at different points.

* ScienceMarchesOn: Black claims that urine is sterile. This accurately reflected scientific understanding at the time the film was made, but in recent years, studies have shown that urine isn't sterile after all.

* DysfunctionJunction

** Everyone is disqualified for reasons that would make them unfit to [[spoiler: decide who gets an immortality drug and who doesn't]]. Chinese girl is too impulsive, Deaf cannot communicate well, Dark is too empathetic, Brown turns violent when pushed, Black cannot handle abrasive behavior calmly, and White is a selfish narcissistic sociopath.

* FridgeBrilliance: [[spoiler:White]] and [[spoiler:Brown]] were the only two of the group who were specifically asked to apply. [[spoiler:White and Brown are also the main instigators of conflict, meaning they were chosen and invited specifically to cause tension which would give the applicants a chance to prove themselves]].

* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: Considering how [[spoiler:White got Brunette disqualified]], it's very satisfying when Black knocks him out with a well-deserved punch.

* ShockingSwerve: To some, the introduction of [[spoiler: science fiction]] elements near the end is this.

* OneSceneWonder: Colin Salmon as the Invigilator.

** [[spoiler:Black]] arguably crosses it when he is willing to let [[spoiler:White]] die to to get the job. Note that [[spoiler:Dark]] was already getting {{spoiler:White]] out and he ''did'' try to give [[spoiler:White]] the pill before [[spoiler:Brown knocked it away]]. But he still didn't help [[spoiler:Dark move White]].

* MagnificentBastard: [[spoiler: White]]

** [[spoiler:Black]] is the first, in a seemingly professional environment, to become violent, knocking [[spoiler:White]] out, tying him to a chair, and gagging him.
** [[spoiler:Brown]] steals [[spoiler:White's]] medicine, which [[spoiler:White]] needs in order to live. Though [[spoiler:Black]] was perfectly willing to withhold the medicine, just to see if [[spoiler:White]] was faking, [[spoiler:Brown]] knocked the pill down the drain when [[spoiler:White]] began going into genuine convulsions.
** [[spoiler:Brown]] threatens [[spoiler:Dark]] with torture, even tying her up and slicing her thigh open at one point.

*** [[spoiler:White]] then actually [[spoiler:shoots Black]] when he refuses to comply.

*** It's understandable in this case, however: he was stopping the openly manipulative and untrustworthy White from doing any more harm to the group.

**** The above is also one of the few instances of a MoralEventHorizon [[spoiler: having a positive effect: it cures Black of the virus.]]

* [[spoiler: OnlyTheLeadsGetAHappyEnding]]

* CompleteMonster: [[spoiler: White]]

** [[spoiler:Brown]] steals [[spoiler:White's]] medicine, which [[spoiler:White]] needs in order to live.
*** Though [[spoiler:Black]] was perfectly willing to withhold the medicine, just to see if [[spoiler:White]] was faking, [[spoiler:Brown]] knocked the pill down the drain when [[spoiler:White]] began going into genuine convulsions.