Summary:

In a post-apocalyptic world where deadly subterranean creatures hunt below a certain altitude, a single father and two women must risk a perilous descent from their mountain refuge to save a young child's life.

Review:

Elevation offers a tense and unique spin on the survival thriller genre. Its high-concept premise – safety lies only above a specific elevation – creates constant vertical suspense. Anthony Mackie delivers a compelling performance as a desperate father, grounding the fantastical elements. While relying more on situational tension than deep character dives, the film effectively builds dread around its unseen (and eventually revealed) monstrous threats, making it a lean, engaging creature feature.

Audience Recommendation:

Recommended for fans of high-concept survival thrillers, creature features, and post-apocalyptic settings like 'A Quiet Place' or 'Bird Box'. Viewers who enjoy suspenseful action driven by unique environmental dangers will likely appreciate Elevation's vertical world.

Themes:

The film explores themes of survival against environmental catastrophe, parental sacrifice, the fragility of safe havens, and the courage needed to venture into known danger for the sake of others.

Fun Facts:

• The film was shot primarily in the mountains of Colorado, utilizing the natural landscape to enhance the isolated, high-altitude setting.

• Director George Nolfi is also known for directing the sci-fi romance 'The Adjustment Bureau'.

• Lead actor Anthony Mackie also served as a producer on the film.