Underground

This is the most boring movie I've ever seen.

I'm watching it now. So far: thirty minutes of bachlorettes shopping and partying, then twenty minutes of them wanding around an underground complex. So, fifty minutes so far, and no plot yet except "women shop, party and then wander around scary tunnels".

Fifty minutes is way to long wait for the plot to begin. Add to that the fact that in addition to no camera work (it's another talentless "found footage" cheapout), there appears to be no sound work, you can hardly understand a word they say in the echoey tunnels.

I'll give this ten more minutes before I do something I almost never do: turn it off in the middle, rather than sit through any more of this.

Let me start off by saying that I'm no 'film snob.' I love cheesy horror movies and have quite a lot of 'found footage' films among my DVD collection. Since the sub-genre was revived by the 'Blair Witch Project' film-makers have tried copying its success by shooting a low budget film as if it was actually shot by the characters in the story.

Most 'found footage' films don't live up to the stand-outs like the 'Blair Witch Project' and 'Paranormal Activity,' but at least they do enough to be worth a watch. 'Underground' does not. I try to find something good in even the worst films, but it was hard to say anything positive in this case. I guess the actresses' performances were reasonable, i.e.naturalistic and therefore befitting of the film-style.

Otherwise, steer well clear. It's even longer than the average film and the first half hour is basically 'getting to know the characters.' Only the characters aren't that interesting. It's like a stranger asked you to sit down and watch their holiday video. You'd have to be really bored to oblige.

The plot is about a hen night where the women get lost in a tunnel system and - naturally - fall foul of something nasty that dwells down there. It's a decent enough premise, but nothing really happens. Once they do get lost of have long - and I mean looooooong - drawn out shots of the women sitting around in the darkness. If you haven't already turned off there's about five minutes worth of 'supernatural threat' towards the end. Then it ends. Only it doesn't. It sort of ends then starts up again for no real reason (or rather to offer one last 'scare' which isn't scary).

And that's its major problem - it's just not scary. I'd say if you're in the mood for horror/found footage then any other movie in those genres would be better than this. In fact... any movie in any genre would probably be better than this.

They dropped the ball big time. Boring from beggining to end.

This movie has been done before, and better. In the movie Outpost (2008) for example. The concept is far from new.

In the USA only way to watch this is on ScreamBox, for a sunscription of like $8 for one month. Wasterd money.

The first 35 minutes or so are the most boring, as the group of 5 have their hen party. Your eyes will glaze over as they literally talk about nothing at all. Just random banter. By the end of the movie, we know as little about the ladies as in the beggining. Which in turn means we do not really care what happens to them.

There is no CGI, only practical effects. And very little of those as well. Movie plays out more like a play than a movie.

There are no scary jump scares, no real scary moments. There is some suspense due to being trapped undergound in the labyrinth like no longer used hospital (ww2 era, used by the Nazi). At times the movie does a good jon of making us clasutophobic, but not scared.

There is some weird plot twist that is not really explained and we are left to wonder what really happens at the end. Not in an Afred Hitchcock way, but in a non sensical non earned way. Very unsatisfying.

The movie alludes to possible ghosts from WW2, and maybe to time travel, or alternate dimensions. By the time the movie ends, you will not really care anymore. And the ending will upset you because it is a non ending.

The budget for this momie had to be pennies. To be fair though it did not have to be too high since there were no set pieces. It was all shot on location, in the real hospital that is mentioned. Now a museum, by the way.

This movie is the oposite of the movie As Above, So Below (2014). THAT is a really well made scary creepy unnerving movie. Everything this one is not.

This movie was an emotional rollercoaster and did not disappoint.

A lot of reviews are saying that this movie is boring and poorly made, however, if you actually WATCH THE WHOLE MOVIE, you will see that everything comes together and is worth the watch. The acting is impressive: the actresses emotions are so raw and authentic that you almost doubt if they're even acting. The ending had me sobbing and I was so glad I didn't turn it off early. The beginning is kind of a slow burn, but the intensity picks up after some context is provided. I really felt for the characters and what they were going through, even though I cannot imagine being in such a horrific position. Going into it, I had low expectations, but that just made the watch more satisfying.

Underground" (2023) emerges as a film with potential that unfortunately falls short in execution. The narrative centers around characters who, despite the high stakes of their underground world, often react with a lack of common sense. This choice in character development leads to a disconnection between the audience and the protagonists, as their decisions come across as implausibly naive rather than compelling or relatable.

The storyline itself meanders through a labyrinth of clichés and underdeveloped plot points, leaving viewers with more questions than answers. Rather than building suspense or intrigue, the scenario often feels contrived, missing the mark on delivering a coherent and engaging narrative.

Moreover, the casting choices raise concerns not about the talents of the actors themselves but about how well they fit their roles. The film struggles with authenticity, partly due to character appearances that seem out of sync with the gritty, raw setting one might expect from a movie titled "Underground." It's a reminder that casting is as much about believability and fit as it is about acting skill.

Visually, the film doesn't manage to compensate for its narrative and character shortcomings. The aesthetic and production design, which could have been the movie's saving grace, don't quite capture the essence or the urgency of the underground world it aims to portray.

In conclusion, "Underground" (2023) could have been a riveting exploration of its namesake's depths. Instead, it serves as a case study in missed opportunities, from its underwhelming character arcs and storyline to casting and visual execution. The film had the potential to offer a compelling dive into an intriguing world but ultimately leaves the audience wishing for more substance and coherence.

This review focuses on the aspects you found lacking while maintaining respect for the work and effort put into the film's production.