Movie Review: Elevation – A Fast-Paced, No-Nonsense Monster Thriller

I just watched Elevation starring Anthony Mackie, and I have to say—I really liked it. It wasn’t deep or profound, and yeah, I guessed the ending, but that didn’t take away from the fun. It’s one of those movies that just works because it knows exactly what it is: a fast-paced, action-packed monster thriller that doesn’t waste time trying to be anything more.

It reminded me a lot of 65 with Adam Driver. You know, that kind of movie where you’re thrown into the action quickly, there’s a solid (if not groundbreaking) storyline, and the pacing keeps things moving so you’re never bored. And honestly? That’s all I wanted from it. I feel like so many movies these days try too hard to be some deep metaphor or overly complicated epic, and they forget to just entertain. Elevation doesn’t make that mistake.

I also love that we’re finally getting more good monster movies again. Hollywood has been drowning us in remakes, sequels, and franchise cash grabs, but every now and then, something like Elevation sneaks through—a movie that actually delivers a fresh, well-executed concept. It harkens back to Love and Monsters, which is one of my favorite fun movies in this genre. It had a solid story, likeable characters, and didn’t feel like a waste of time.

Maybe, just maybe, streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime are starting to listen to what audiences actually want. Sure, there’s still a ton of garbage being churned out, but Elevation gives me hope. And with the way it ended, it’s definitely open for a sequel. If they do make one, I’ll be watching.

Final verdict? If you love action-packed, simple-but-solid monster movies that don’t try to be Oscar bait, Elevation is worth your time.

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