Not bad.

Rating: 7/10 (1 August 2008)

I liked most of "The Descent". It's a good horror film to pick up!
The all-female cast was refreshing. Although they could have chosen more distinctive looking actresses, the three blondes kept on confusing me for most of the first half. The performances were decent.
The build-up was something too. Like "Wolf Creek" or "Rogue" this movie takes its time, which is a nice departure from the standard horror formula.
I was a bit disappointed with the creatures. When they didn't instantly attack, I hoped, they would make them not just the killing evil. Well they were. And not too good at it. While I certainly welcome non-invincible antagonists unlike the Leatherfaces, Vorheeses and Krugers of the genre, it was kinda stupid how they died in packs.
And the beginning was stupid too. Not to ***SPOILER*** too much, but surprise car crashes are like bullet-time: cool the first time I've seen it, lame a$$ copies ever since.