The Gorge (2025)
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Two highly trained operatives grow close from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. When an evil below emerges, they must work together to survive what lies within.
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... Levi
... Drasa
... Bartholomew
... J.D.
... Erikas
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FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/the-gorge-review-a-well-crafted-genre-blend-with-strong-performances/
"The Gorge may not be a revolution in this genre blend, but it stands out for its stylish execution, imaginative creature design, and the engaging chemistry between its leads.
Scott Derrickson once again proves his talent for balancing action, suspense, and emotion, crafting a highly entertaining home blockbuster that, despite lacking deeper development in some of its most fascinating narrative elements, keeps audiences invested from start to finish.
In the end, it's a film that thrives on captivating performances, well-orchestrated tension, and the way it transforms a simple premise into a visually striking experience."
Rating: B+
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Writer:
Zach Dean (Writer)
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Release Date:
2025-02-13
Run Time:
127 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Reviews of
The Gorge
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/the-gorge-review-a-well-crafted-genre-blend-with-strong-performances/
"The Gorge may not be a revolution in this genre blend, but it stands out for its stylish execution, imaginative creature design, and the engaging chemistry between its leads.
Scott Derrickson once again proves his talent for balancing action, suspense, and emotion, crafting a highly entertaining home blockbuster that, despite lacking deeper development in some of its most fascinating narrative elements, keeps audiences invested from start to finish.
In the end, it's a film that thrives on captivating performances, well-orchestrated tension, and the way it transforms a simple premise into a visually striking experience."
Rating: B+
## Story: 9
**A gorge shrouded in mystery**
At first it appears as a typical adventure or action story but as the film progress, it is slowly revealed to be about a place shrouded in mystery. The flow kept the audience guessing but only to find out it's totally something unexpected.
## Visuals: 9
**It gave me the feels of Guild Wars 2 and World of Warcraft**
It was awesome. I kept wondering where the location was, if it even exists. The special effects and design, most especially at the critical part of the story, were beautifully done. As a gamer, it gave me a sense of the places from Guild Wars 2 and World of Warcraft.
## Sound: 8
**It was immersive**
The sound effects were great and perfectly timed. It helped in building the mystery and suspense. It was immersive.
## Character: 8
**Done perfectly**
The main characters were fit for the story. Ordinary people, or snipers, who only wanted to survive and serve their country. People with special skills but at the end of the day, are no different than everyone else. The character backgrounds were not lacking nor it took too much time, and the rest of the character development brought out the basic need of human beings.
## Enjoyment: 10
**Kept me on my seat**
I truly enjoyed watching this movie. Being able to bring me into the story, ensuring I don't spend time analyzing the plot, was an experience I rarely have these days. This movie was did that and kept me on my seat.
The woman is hot. It's a cool setup. Kind of but...why do the automatic guns not work the first attack and why are the mines set to explode the fence (defence) as well as the Ents? Seems just kind of dumb. Are these the first two to bridge the gap? None of the romance matters. They are both just horny and no build up before he goes over there.
This movie is long, boring and pointless. Wait, Corporations are evil. All they care about is money. They don't value human life. They don't value the environment and LOOK AT THE HORRORS WE HAVE CREATED!!!!!
The Gorge (2025) is a movie that gets a lot of things right, blending action, romance, and a bit of suspense into a well-paced story. The plot is simple yet clever, unfolding naturally without unnecessary complexity. It keeps things engaging with steady character development, making you feel connected to the leads as their situation evolves. While some critics seem to take the romance out of context, it actually makes perfect sense within the story. It’s not just there for the sake of it but develops realistically based on their circumstances. Sure, there are some plot holes, but unless you're watching just to nitpick, they don’t take away from the experience.
Visually, the movie stands out with dramatic lighting and smart camera work that keeps you immersed. Even daytime scenes carry a certain mood that adds to the film’s atmosphere. The cinematography is well thought out, with the right angles capturing the emotional depth of the characters while also making the action sequences hit hard. Speaking of action, while there’s plenty of it, the movie does lean more into its emotional core rather than being a full-on action spectacle. The CGI is solid, blending in naturally without feeling overdone, and while some moments might remind you of other films, it never feels like a cheap copy.
The performances are strong, with both leads carrying the entire movie effortlessly. Their chemistry feels real, and their dialogue doesn’t come off as forced or unnatural. The script is well executed, moving the story forward at the right pace without dragging things out. The music and sound design complement the film nicely, enhancing key moments without overpowering them. Overall, The Gorge has a high rewatch factor, the kind of movie you'd want to show a friend just to experience it again. If Apple gives it a sequel, there's a lot of potential to expand on what made this one work so well.
The Gorge (2025), directed by Scott Derrickson, is a unique mix of action, horror, and romance. Starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, the film follows two elite snipers assigned to guard a mysterious chasm hiding dark secrets.
While the film delivers thrilling action and strong performances, some critics feel the romance subplot falls flat. The pacing is uneven, with a slow setup and a rushed climax. However, the genre-blending and chemistry between the leads make it an entertaining watch.
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)
The Gorge works, in spite of some conspicuous short comings.
Lets get the negatives out of the way. An absurdly illogical story, filled with characters who do improbable, often stupid things. A lack of clear direction in terms of what the story is supposed to be, a love story, an action thriller, a horror, fantasy, sci fi tale?
Oddly, I would argue its the creative cocktail of discordant genres and elements, that actually helps this film succeed. Firstly, "The Gorge" works wonderfully as a romance. The chemistry between the key characters sparkles with humour, quirkiness and passion. It functions too, as a fantasy horror, sci fi, thriller with highly creative story and action aspects, that come together beautifully. CGI is only okay but it operates well enough, to make things creepily exciting.
In summary, I enjoyed this film. Its compelling, exciting, likeable and inherently watchable, in spite of its often glaring shortcomings. My advice, take a look and see if you agree.
Cast & Crew of
The Gorge
Cast
... Levi
... Drasa
... Bartholomew
... J.D.
... Erikas
... Black Ops Commander
... Bradford Shaw
... Airman
... WWII Scientist
... Crewman
Crew
... Director
... Writer
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Producer
... Executive Producer
... Director of Photography
... Storyboard Artist
... Storyboard Artist
... Production Design
... Producer
... Co-Producer
... Original Music Composer
... Original Music Composer
... Other
... Editor
... Set Decoration
... Costume Design
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Second Unit Director
... First Assistant Director
... Second Assistant Director
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Boom Operator
... Boom Operator
... Foley Artist
... Production Sound Mixer
... Boom Operator
... Special Effects Coordinator
... Special Effects Supervisor
... Stunt Double
... Stunts
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Hairstylist
... Casting
... Second Unit Director of Photography
... "B" Camera Operator
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Double
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Casting
... Choreographer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Co-Producer
... Stunt Coordinator
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Double
... Supervising Art Director
... Standby Art Director
... Standby Art Director
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Assistant Art Director
... Assistant Art Director
... Assistant Art Director
... "A" Camera Operator
... Makeup Artist
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Casting Associate
... Casting Associate
... Sound Designer
... Sound Effects Editor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Editor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Animation Supervisor
... Second Unit First Assistant Director
... Unit Production Manager
... Executive Producer
... ADR Supervisor
... Dialogue Editor
... ADR Editor
... Assistant Sound Editor
... Assistant Sound Editor
... First Assistant Sound Editor
... Dialogue Editor
... ADR Editor
... Dialogue Editor
... Foley Editor
... Foley Supervisor
... Foley Mixer
... Foley Mixer
... Foley Artist
... Foley Artist
... Sound Mix Technician
... Sound Designer
... Sound Designer
... Sound Designer
... Sound Designer
... Sound Editor
... Sound Editor
... Sound Editor
... Music Editor
... Storyboard Artist
... Storyboard Artist
... Visual Effects Art Director
... Concept Artist
... Concept Artist
... Concept Artist
... Post Production Supervisor
... Additional Editor
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Double
... Script Supervisor
... Digital Imaging Technician
... Concept Artist
... First Assistant "A" Camera
... First Assistant "B" Camera
... Steadicam Operator
... Second Assistant "A" Camera
... Second Assistant "B" Camera
... Camera Trainee
... First Assistant Editor
... Hair Designer
... Makeup Designer
... Hair Supervisor
... Makeup Supervisor
... Dialect Coach
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Designer
... Sound Designer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Unit Production Manager
... Production Coordinator
... Second Unit First Assistant Director
... Second Unit Director
... Second Unit Director of Photography
... Second Unit First Assistant Director
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Compositing Supervisor
... Compositing Supervisor
... Compositing Supervisor
... Compositing Supervisor
... Compositing Supervisor
... Compositing Supervisor
... Compositing Supervisor
... Compositing Supervisor
... Compositing Supervisor
... Compositing Supervisor
... Concept Artist
... Standby Art Director
... Foley Editor
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