approximating perfect

Rating: 7/10 (4 August 2006)

Some critic compared this movie to Alien. They must have been like nineteen or something. While having a long way to go to be worthy of that comparison The Descent is just near perfect enough to be truly frustrating and disappointing to genuine horror fans. Lots of shock moments, too many really. And the different elements of the film remain somewhat choppy despite excellent chemistry with the cast. It's worth your money to see in the theater. You will be scared. The whole comparison to Alien just ruined it for me though really. Instead of focusing on how good it was, my entire experience with it remains focused on how good it could have been.