Kick A$$ (Spoiler...Maybe)

Rating: 7/10 (5 August 2006)

I saw this movie last night at the last minute and I couldn't be happier. Sure hearing a couple of my girl friends scream and jump from their seats was worth the price of admission alone but the movie was surprisingly good. The movie looked mediocre when I saw the trailer and I didn't think much of it even as a huge horror fan. Honestly I didn't know what to expect when I went but as the movie progressed I became more interested. The cave really became an additional character, the element of fear instilled by being trapped somewhere underground and finding out there are creatures down there with you and needing to find a way out before they find you added a strong amount of suspense.The fact that it is an all female cast is interesting and does not take away from the film at all, so don't let that stop you. Sure I could tell when something was going to pop up "out of no where" but regardless the movie had its fair share of surprises. An eerie feeling was present throughout the entire film, which kept you on the edge of your seat. The ending as well as the entire film is open for interpretation and as someone who has seen both endings I can say that both are satisfying in their own way. All in all The Descent is worth seeing in the theatre for an awesome atmosphere (if you can't I would advise seeing it late at night in total darkness by yourself). Go with some girl friends who scare easily and watch them jump. The Descent contains action, suspense, jumps, and even some laughs but once it gets going it doesn't stop.