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The Gorge viewers compare new streaming movie to The Last of Us in first reviews

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The brand-new film on Apple TV+ titled “The Gorge” has been released, and as per the reviews, it bears a striking resemblance to “The Last of Us“.

In this sci-fi suspense film, the main characters, played by Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, serve as two skilled snipers tasked with protecting a puzzling ravine. The possibility of a hidden danger looms within its depths. It also features elements of romance and has the renowned Sigourney Weaver in its cast.

If you’re hesitant about attending it this weekend, you might find it helpful to check out what others have said about it. On Rotten Tomatoes, 60% of the 91 critic reviews tracked are favorable, whereas the audience rating is more impressive at 76%.

Upon reading several reviews, it appears there’s a recurring theme suggesting it shares a resemblance with a specific PlayStation game transformed into an HBO series, although it falls short in comparison.

Here’s what some of these reviewers have said:

Empire

The title of this movie is a surprising combination of several other films. In essence, it answers the question: ‘What results from blending elements of American Sniper, The Last of Us, Stranger Things, Aliens, and Love Actually?’ Screenwriter Zach Dean openly acknowledges his inspirations for this former Black List script, which director Scott Derrickson skillfully incorporates into a playful blend of B-movie elements. By the climactic scene where Miles Teller from Whiplash and Anya Taylor-Joy from The Queen’s Gambit bond over drumming and chess, it becomes clear that The Gorge is intended to be enjoyed rather than analyzed too deeply.

The Guardian

Although it may seem as if “The Gorge” was inspired by a game your younger sibling is fanatically addicted to, it’s actually an original production. The storyline and visual style appear to be a blend of elements borrowed from numerous other films. It plays out like a rather dull sequel to Resident Evil, with the characters trying to escape some underwhelming stick figures and avoid contamination while gathering information from interactive sources… There are moments where the production quality surpasses typical Netflix standards, setting it apart.

Collider

In the film set within “The Gorge,” it’s the action sequences that truly shine. Packed with explosions, gunfire, and cool stunts, it appears that director Scott Derrickson has a knack for crafting thrilling action scenes, even if there are times when the camera movement becomes too abrupt and disconcerting. At moments, I found myself yearning for a video game version of this movie, allowing me to traverse the landscape and discover hidden areas… the creature effects in this film are entertaining. They resemble the clickers from “The Last of Us,” offering a mix of disgust factor and effective horror elements.

Variety

Even though the filmmakers put in a great deal of effort, they struggle to blend the various genres such as romance, action, horror, and conspiracy thriller seamlessly. Instead of interweaving these elements harmoniously like different landscapes on a Candy Land game board, they seem to treat each genre as distinct territories for the characters to traverse separately. Consequently, sequences often serve only one genre at a time, which makes each sudden, jarring tonal change noticeable. This discontinuity in the storyline disrupts the build-up of character development and momentum. Additionally, the characters tend to overtly express their internal and external struggles, making the audience feel as though they are being treated like they lack intelligence, and prolonging an already lengthy runtime.

TheWrap

The Gorge loses some momentum towards the end as the characters no longer grow and instead tackle overly straightforward issues and absurd conspiracies. Contrary to expectations, it doesn’t deliver the terrifying finale promised. Instead, this film is less about horror and more about an action-packed romance featuring monsters. Despite being a well-executed action-packed romance with monsters, those who were more intrigued by the supernatural elements might find the ending overly simplistic.

The Gorge is available to watch now on Apple TV+.

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2025-02-15 19:19

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