A single father and two women venture from the safety of their homes to face monstrous creatures to save the life of a young boy.A single father and two women venture from the safety of their homes to face monstrous creatures to save the life of a young boy.A single father and two women venture from the safety of their homes to face monstrous creatures to save the life of a young boy.
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- Stars
Mike Hickman
- Refugee
- (uncredited)
Ian Hummel
- Refugee
- (uncredited)
Dave Malkoff
- Nina's Husband
- (uncredited)
Drexel Malkoff
- Nina's Son
- (uncredited)
Dalila Orozco
- Refugee
- (uncredited)
James Anthony Perez
- Refugee
- (uncredited)
Gregg S. Perry
- Refugee
- (uncredited)
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Elevation' is a post-apocalyptic thriller focusing on survival and resilience, praised for Anthony Mackie's performance and visuals. However, criticisms include a predictable plot, lack of character development, and subpar CGI. Some appreciate the tension and action, while others find it uninspired and clichéd. The ending is divisive, with mixed opinions on its entertainment value and potential for a sequel. Overall, 'Elevation' garners mixed reviews, with some finding it engaging and others forgettable.
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C'mon, folks, you can't be a serious person and think this movie isn't trash. The problem is, it's a bit difficult to explain exactly why without using spoilers. But I'll try.
Well here's a shortcut to explaining why: Plot holes abound. People do stupid stuff that makes no sense. Stuff you know they wouldn't do (or be allowed to do) IRL.
This isn't a spoiler since it's revealed at the very start of the movie: The "creatures" don't ever go an inch above 8,000 feet of elevation. This is clearly absurd, and is never explained. Oh, and someone very nicely marked the 8,000-foot elevation line on an entire mountain range, and they did so with hyper-precision. So much precision, in fact that you can lie down and rest just beyond the marked line even if there's a creature that was just bearing down on you, because the creature will stop in its tracks. Absurd.
Splash in all the usual contrived garbage, sprinkle in a bunch of nonsensical plot absurdities, and top it off with a laughably absurd conclusion.
And nothing is ever explained. I guess they looked at the garbage script they had and rightly decided it wasn't worth explaining. Good call.
Well here's a shortcut to explaining why: Plot holes abound. People do stupid stuff that makes no sense. Stuff you know they wouldn't do (or be allowed to do) IRL.
This isn't a spoiler since it's revealed at the very start of the movie: The "creatures" don't ever go an inch above 8,000 feet of elevation. This is clearly absurd, and is never explained. Oh, and someone very nicely marked the 8,000-foot elevation line on an entire mountain range, and they did so with hyper-precision. So much precision, in fact that you can lie down and rest just beyond the marked line even if there's a creature that was just bearing down on you, because the creature will stop in its tracks. Absurd.
Splash in all the usual contrived garbage, sprinkle in a bunch of nonsensical plot absurdities, and top it off with a laughably absurd conclusion.
And nothing is ever explained. I guess they looked at the garbage script they had and rightly decided it wasn't worth explaining. Good call.
I kind of see this as a series. There's a unknown, enemy, unknown motivation, and a world that needs to be retaken. If it's a stand alone film, it's meh. I mean it entertains but it's derivative and lacking in true imagination. If it's a pilot or the first of a series of B movies I think it had real potential.
Regardless, it's better than expected. I definitely think it's worth a watch. The special effects are okay, acting is okay, the monster is lame but the twist at the end gives it legs, it makes you want more, and definitely want an explanation. I hope we at least get a sequel follow up that fills in the missing info.
Regardless, it's better than expected. I definitely think it's worth a watch. The special effects are okay, acting is okay, the monster is lame but the twist at the end gives it legs, it makes you want more, and definitely want an explanation. I hope we at least get a sequel follow up that fills in the missing info.
It was an interesting concept and an entertaining movie. There are several plot holes, and things that don't make sense. Much less get answered. It's not scary, but it does get a little tense in some spots. Unfortunately a lot of the characters are cliche and the dialogue seems forced sometimes. The mystery of Elevation is the strongest part of the movie. Rarely do I hope for a prequel to explain the story better. However in this case I think one should be made I don't think there will ever be one, my son and I went to it and there was literally only one other person in the theater. In my opinion it is definitely worth a watch.
Started as normal end of world storyline. Humans mostly wiped with small group of humans trying to survive. Good mix of peril and discovery. Movie got to point with 90 minute runtime. Quickly establish a reason for me to keep watching.
The character cast was interesting enough and not annoying. Some favorites actors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Little character development, honestly I was fine that.
If you liked Quiet Place then you will like this movie. Also this gave me Godzilla monster vibes.
The ending made it worth the watch. Hopefully this will spawn a series or another movie.
Go see this movie!
The character cast was interesting enough and not annoying. Some favorites actors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Little character development, honestly I was fine that.
If you liked Quiet Place then you will like this movie. Also this gave me Godzilla monster vibes.
The ending made it worth the watch. Hopefully this will spawn a series or another movie.
Go see this movie!
How do these low budget movie companies no one has ever heard of always get these good actors that have years of experience. I genuinely do not understand it, this movie will not even get half of its budget back in the box office but yet somehow they can get these stars that are worth more than their entire movie. Lyrical media has only made 5 movies and all of them have done poorly, there's no incentive for Anthony mackie and morena baccarin to be in this movie. But overall the movie was just meh, the idea of this movie is so unoriginal and uncreative that it's a bit painful it didn't deserve a theatrical release at all.
Did you know
- TriviaParts of this movie were filmed in Gold Hill, Colorado.
- GoofsWhen the scientist first attempts to create a 'magic bullet' in the lab, they place the round in a magazine wrong way, load it into the weapon with bullet facing wrong way, and fire at the target.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Criaturas: Línea de extinción
- Filming locations
- Boulder, Colorado, USA(Location)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,321,801
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,216,578
- Nov 10, 2024
- Gross worldwide
- $3,606,529
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39:1
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