Like a Sci-Fi channel movie, but done right.

Rating: 7/10 (30 December 2006)

Sorry to those not in North America for the SciFi reference, but it's appropriate. The SciFi channel is known for these low budget movies that are based on a good concept and plot outline but end up being poorly executed. Right movie, wrong budget, actors, director etc.
In the case of "The Descent", the basic plot, a group of women x-gamer types go spelunking and get more than they bargain for, is solid. Add to that competent, though not excellent acting, decent directing, and very good cinematography. What you end up with is an entertaining, suspenseful couple of hours. It even manages not to be overly predictable.
For what it is, this is a pretty solid effort.