The Gorgefirst reactions are in, revealing initial impressions of the movie, which is being compared toSleepless in SeattleandResident Evil.Directed by Scott Derrickson, the movie follows two highly-trained snipers, Levi (Miles Teller) and Drasa (Anya Taylor-Joy), who are tasked with guarding the opposite sides of a massive, mysterious gorge. However, as the pair grow closer despite the distance between them, they soon learn the location is home to dangers unlike anything they’ve ever seen. Soon enough, they are tasked with ensuring what lies below them doesn’t cause an event that could destroy the world.
Now, the Internet is abuzz with initial reactions fromThe Gorge,many of which praise the Apple TV+ original movie for its unique premise, mixing a love story with sci-fi action horror. This includes favorable comparisons toSleepless in SeattleandResident Evilfrom some, with positive statements about the acting, presentation, and story as a whole. Check out some of these first reactions below:
Chris Killianof ComicBookpraisesThe Gorgefor being a “wild genre mash-up,” stating that while some effects don’t look realistic, the lead actors' chemistry more than makes up for it.
Jake Pefferof Jake’s Cinema Room enjoyed the sci-fi action and horror elements,praising director Scott Derrickson, even if not everything in the movie was perfect.
Coy Jandreauof The Reel Rejects compares the movie to a video game, calling it “an A+ romance” with a strong mix of genres.
Bill Briaof SlashFilmpraised the “earnestly romantic” movie, even calling it his favorite movie by Derrickson.
Jonathan Simcalled the movie “a sci-fi surprise,” stating the romance and action happen in two halves across the praise-worthy film.
Ricardofrom The Hollywood Handle, however, was not a fan of the movie,panning its visuals and story,but praising the lead actors.
Lauren Venezianiof WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore called it “one of the best romance films of the year,” praising its stunts and the lead performances.
What The Gorge’s First Reactions Say About The Movie
It’s Not Perfect, But It’s A Good Valentine’s Day Watch
Sporting mostly positive reviews, it seemsThe Gorgehas already proven itself a strong, genre-bending watchwith enough romance to justify its Valentine’s Day release. Thestar ofFuriosaand herTop Gun: Maverickco-star have a chemistry that transcends even the most negative of critiques for the movie, emphasizing how well it blends with the sci-fi action. Given the praise for their performances, it sounds like the stars will be the biggest draw for the movie despite its mysterious worldbuilding.
Falling In Love Led Scott Derrickson To Making The Most Romantic Film Of His Career In Sci-Fi Action Horror Movie The Gorge
The Gorge director Scott Derrickson reveals how his own love story led to his creation of the sci-fi action horror film starring Anya Taylor-Joy.
Despite some negative viewpoints on its effects and some parts of the story,the general praise is good news for Derrickson’s careeras he branches away from horror for the first time sinceDoctor Strangein 2016. While he’s currently working onThe Black Phone 2, the sequel to his 2021 horror movie,The Gorgeis a reflection that he hasn’t lost his touch with big-budget action movies. Because of the romance that ties the whole story together, it seems like he’s found another genre he excels at crafting stories for.
Our Take On The Gorge’s First Reactions
A Positive Sign For The Apple TV+ Original
Given the intriguing premise and promotional material for the movie, it’s no surpriseThe Gorgehas managed to capture many hearts with its initial impressions. Even if the film has some imperfections, there care put into the core relationship and the stars bringing it to life seemingly outweigh some of the less-than-perfect elements. It’s also a good sign for its performance on Apple TV+, as the perfect genre blend for a Valentine’s Day viewing.
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