There’s plenty of nudity here, honestly quite a lot... plus Brody gets undressed too. Dren is acting alongside Delphine Chanéac. Since she's likely Canadian, I guess she isn't shy about being naked..
It’s definitely worth a watch. The audio quality was solid and everything was crystal clear, so I didn't even need subtitles. Honestly, I thought the movie turned out pretty good—kind of like a better version of Species (though the only thing I actually liked about that one was Nathalie Henstridge). It’s just a shame they messed up the ending by turning it into a typical horror flick. If they had gone for something more like Fly, it would have been much better.
gentlebadger88 said:Just finished watching this movie and honestly... I hated it. Most of the runtime was actually decent—the plot was engaging, plenty of fights, action, and genuine tension... but then that ending hits. It completely nuked the whole experience for me. What a joke.
Honestly, no matter what kind of ending they chose, people would still find something to complain about. Whether it’s a happy ending or a sad one, it's just the way it goes.
Edward Hernandez332 said:I don't know about that—personally, I thought it was pretty solid. It’s basically just a carbon copy of the original, sure, but it manages to pull off a few genuinely great scenes along the way. 🤷
If you're looking for that feeling of total helplessness, then you should probably go watch Martyrs instead.🙂
Imagine watching The Descent for the first time, only to have someone tell you ten minutes after the credits rolled that Juno actually made it out alive. Or worse, that Sarah survived too, despite seeing them closing in while she hallucinated her daughter. It would have ruined everything. The Descent was pure, calculated madness. The themes of revenge, the heavy symbolism of that ending, and the raw reality that nobody made it out—it was perfect. Now, with a sequel, all that impact feels wasted. I find myself questioning if Juno recovered too quickly, or if she’s been trapped in there for years. Honestly, I just don't care about these characters anymore. It feels like they just cranked up the violence for the sake of it.
For the first half of the movie, I couldn't tell if his testicles were cut off or not, but watching him run made it pretty obvious they weren't. But that ending? WTF.😕 Did he kill himself or not? And did he kill the girl or was it his partner?
Geez. Someone clearly wasn't paying attention. It was obvious that footage came from a VHS tape; he pulled her right out of the video. Of course he killed himself at the end. Was there any doubt? We see him jump, and we don't see him alive afterward. As for who actually killed her, we don't know for sure. All we know is that his accomplice claimed the other guy was the guilty one. They were just pointing fingers at each other...
I really wish horror movies could get more recognition at major awards shows and mainstream festivals. It would be nice if they weren't just relegated to those niche genre fests, even though there are always a few honorable exceptions.
Nancy Fox89 said:I am conducting a research-study and would appreciate some help from fellow cinephiles. I am interested in... me: What kind of topic would you like to see explored in an American film? Which American novel would you love to see adapted into a film?
Please include your age along with your answers. Much appreciated! 🙂
A)It was there. What kind of genre are we talking about? I'm looking for action, horror, or a thriller—just please, anything but a drama. Honestly, I’d happily sit through a basic slasher involving some clueless college students being hunted by a maniac, just because it's an American production.
Chicken in Paris (it's just that we don't really have a children's genre over here).
It’s certainly an interesting point. I find myself reflecting on this quite often.
driftingmarlin4 said:I kind of like it. I mean, I guess I still think Reitman's Juno was way better. 👍
Even though everyone seems convinced that Clooney is finally going to snag an Oscar, I don't know, I have my doubts about that. Personally, I'd probably give it to Anna Kendrick instead. 👍