Elevation
Directed by George NolfiA single father and two women venture from the safety of their homes to face monstrous creatures to save the life of a young boy.
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- jackmeatDecember 8, 2024My quick rating - 5.5/10. I wasn't at all familiar with this one. A single father and two determined women embark on a perilous journey through a creature-ridden world to save a young boy's life. Starring Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin, this sci-fi action film aims to deliver thrills and emotional stakes but struggles to rise above its pacing issues and incomplete story. Mackie steps out of his Marvel comfort zone, delivering a solid performance as a desperate father. His portrayal carries genuine weight, especially in the more intense moments. Baccarin as Nina matches his energy, providing both resilience and depth. Their chemistry helps to ground the movie's more fantastical elements in human emotion, giving viewers characters they can root for. The creatures, reminiscent of the beast in The Relic, are a visual highlight. Their design is eerie and imposing, but the movie leans on their presence more for tension than outright terror. Fans of creature features might find them intriguing, but those expecting a horror-centric experience are going to be underwhelmed. The story takes cues from movies like A Quiet Place, plunging viewers into a world where the "how" and "why" of the alien creatures' existence are treated as background details. While this approach works for building mystery, it also leaves a frustrating number of questions unanswered. It feels like part two of a trilogy, with gaps in the story that might have been better addressed in a more cohesive first installment. The pacing is another weak spot. Though there are moments of excitement, too much time is spent on slow, dialogue-heavy scenes that don't always advance the plot. The tension waxes and wanes unevenly, which undercuts the urgency of the mission. Still, the flick has an interesting concept and potential for expansion in a sequel. The dynamic between the leads, coupled with the ominous atmosphere and a few well-executed action sequences, offers glimpses of what the film could have been with a tighter script and more balanced pacing. Overall, it is a decent watch for fans of sci-fi action which I do fall into but falls short of its potential due to its incomplete story and uneven flow. While it might not elevate itself into greatness, it sets the stage for a continuation and/or a prequel that could provide the answers and excitement this installment lacked.
- John DayFebruary 9, 2025"Elevation" is a movie with a compelling plot, but a weak direction and execution. Unfortunately it does not exploit the plot fully, and the epilogue really doesn't bring much of a closure. This could have been a very good TV series if it pushed pushed in this direction.
- jwevansMarch 16, 2025Not great but fun
- Snedaker21Hill7d agoThis was not great but it was a good entertaining movie, this tickled my alien/monster fetish that did keep me watching the whole time. I do wish there was more, more of what I do not know perhaps more thrills? More aliens? More drive to survive? I would like to know what happens next but unfortunatly we may never get that, however this is a rewatchable movie for me.
- Tiago NazarethFebruary 21, 2025Although I felt it seemed to miss a number of story lines, it certainly added to the mystery of the film, and left it open for a prequel / sequel in the future, with some surprising twists in the end. The visuals are simply stunning with beautiful scenery, and the fresh creature design was interesting. The lead actors delivered a solid performance, and we were treated to some great action throughout its short run time. In my opinion it’s definitely worth a watch
- RyezooFebruary 4, 2025Liked the concept, even though it’s just A Quiet Place rip off. This movie doesn’t hit any new story beats and is extremely predictable because of it. Anthony Mackie is fine in this, but man is Morena Baccarin terrible and miscast in this. She usually pretty good in everything I’ve seen her in, here laughably bad in scenes. The monsters don’t look great but what does and will give the film credit is the atmosphere and the beauty shots of nature. It really helps hide how cheap this movie is. It’s not going to kill you to watch but you’ll see the ending coming from 8000 feet away.
- 匚卂尺ㄥJanuary 24, 2025Great new take on a tried and tested genre. Enjoyed the plot, scenery, acting and the new apex predators. Felt sinusitis to the "Tomorrow's war", but thoroughly enjoyed it, hope they make a sequel.
- Shamus2kJanuary 15, 2025Decent space invader movie, but that's about it.
- fredericDecember 11, 2024Good film but need more explanation at the end
- TasMattDecember 2, 2024Not a bad sci-fi, if you can take a lot of glaring plot holes. Not really a good one either. The plot itself is a rehash of a rehashed trope - go get the MacGuffin or someone dies, but to obtain it, our heroes must wade through no-man's land and work out a way to destroy their enemy. Ok performances by stars Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin, but its let down by poor writing and plot design. There's a possible set up for a sequel, but the movie would have to be a success for that to occur, and I can't see that happening based on a films star power alone.
- Christopher van GelderNovember 29, 2024It was OK, but very predictable and slightly boring
- ahwooNovember 27, 20243 stars because it all happens in Colorado !
