Dans la brume

I really enjoyed this little gem when I stumbled onto it.

It was a fresh concept that got straight into the action, it showcased characters through their exploits rather than having some clumsy method of character building but most refreshing was that the two main protagonists were clever and quick thinking. There wasn't the usual 'why in god's name would they do that' stupidity or similar frustrations. Just decent robust characters trying to figure stuff out.

Okay, the set up did telegraph the ending a little but I found the film thoroughly entertaining and if you like well made 'survival' films then this is defo worh checking out

The idea was good, the atmosphere is fantastic, and that's it.

Some of the dumbest characters I've ever seen in the movies and a weak ending. Come on!

'Just a breath away' is a French disaster survival film.

Sarah suffers from Stimberger Syndrome, a rare disease that affects the immune system. She's been living in a bubble inside her parents' apartment for 12 years. On return from Canada, her Dad, Mathieu tells his wife Anna there is hope for Sarah, but they will need to move to Canada where technology exist to help her.

An earthquake releases a toxic gas that rises up and settles just below the top floor of their apartment building. Mathieu and Anna had to leave Sarah to flee to the top story, where they stay with an elderly couple whilst waiting for the gas to clear. With no electricity, they can't charge the batteries powering Sarah's bubble, and Mathieu and Anna realize they desperately have to find a solution.

There's suspense all the way as they embark on a mission to save Sarah, and themselves, and face one obstacle after another. The the film is fast-paced and there truly never is a dull moment. Thanks to excellent visuals, well crafted suspense, good performances, unpredictability and a good script, I was captivated from beginning to end.

This is a very good film that avoids all the trite elements of a sci-fi or survivalist story. The characters are sensible and likeable and the story is really good. Check this gem out folks. You won´t regret it.

John

I think the idea and concept is good but without spoiling the movie too much, here's my take ( I am writing this fresh after watching )

By the middle it was VERY predictable what might happen. They tried to build on the main characters and for us to feel for them, but I hardly felt any emotions, the buildup simply wasn't strong enough.

On the issue of selfishness + selflessness, other survival based movies have touched on this Heaps better. District 9, Train to Busan etc. just to name a few off my head.

I like the idea of a dangerous fog over Paris, the trailer was very captivating, as was the first half of the movie, then it goes wayside very quickly.

in all I would say it was a wasted opportunity. There was a great missed potential here. It centers only on so few characters yet I do not feel much for them, and at the end of the movie, you are left with no answers to the greater whole .. good Concept, but too shallow

5.5/10 at best for me.