(ESP-ENG) Apex | A duel that turns into a nightmare - Movie Review!
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Netflix occasionally releases films that, without much fanfare, quickly become popular and trending. These films are often quite predictable in terms of plot, yet they still manage to captivate viewers by capturing the essence of the terror experienced by the characters, and in this particular case, by the protagonists, the unique nature of the story, and the setting. While there may be several films similar to Apex, I believe it stands out for its distinct development, which is why so many people are talking about it.
Basically, this is a pure action-survival thriller where, obviously, the one who manages to stay alive wins. We have Sasha (Charlize Theron), a woman who lost her husband in a climbing accident and is going through her grief. To cope, she decides to do what she loves most: adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities. For this, she heads to the Australian outback. There she meets several characters, but one stands out: Ben (Taron Egerton), a seemingly friendly guy at first, but who will later reveal his true colors. And who is he? A serial killer with some rather peculiar tastes.
Basically, what we see is a cat-and-mouse game in the middle of a mountainous jungle. Ben proposes to Sasha that she be his prey, it's that simple. She'll try to escape, and he, like a guy who apparently knows the place like the back of his hand, will hunt her down. The film is about that: seeing everything this woman goes through to avoid falling into the hands of this psychopath. Why does the film work? First, because it's short, only an hour and a half, which means it doesn't have to drag on unnecessarily and all the action, tension, and suspense are concentrated as much as possible and don't get diluted as so often happens. Second, because I think that for what it is—a simple hunt—it was entertaining. We got chases, climbs, fights, sadism from Ben, and generally good performances from both actors.
Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton were very good here. It's not an Oscar-winning film, but I feel they really got into their roles and gave us a story where the drama and tension were palpable. You could say the plot is sometimes unrealistic because Ben is ridiculously faster than Sasha at times when it comes to getting from point A to point B. He doesn't have a motorcycle to get there that fast, but oh well. It's understandable that the plot had to work that way. All the outdoor scenes were decent; the Norwegian mountain at the beginning and the climb at the end, despite being staged, looked quite realistic. And what wasn't staged also looked cool—not much to complain about in that department.
When I say it's predictable, I mean that once you start watching, you know what's going to happen; there's no room for anything different. Even so, the movie manages to keep you watching, and that's where its "success" lies. It's perfect for passing the time. I was expecting something worse, but after seeing the actors and how the plot unfolded, I wasn't too disappointed. Tension, desperation, drama, and action—that's what it has. 6.5/10. Entertaining, but just another one of the bunch at the end of the day. I'll leave the trailer below. Look for it on Netflix, and if you've already seen it, tell me what you thought.
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Se ve interesante esta película, ya es como la quita vez que leo sobre ella en esta comunidad. 🤔
Normalmente diría: si todo el mundo habla de ella, entonces valdrá la pena verla. Pero sinceramente ahora no estoy muy de ánimos para ver algo de thriller con supervivencia. Tal vez después, en un futuro, cuando el HYPE por esta película desaparezca un poco. 😅
Buena reseña, como siempre.
La gente habla de ella porque está en Netflix porque si estuviera en otra plataforma no la vería ni Dios. No es mala, entretiene pero es muy cliché lo que hace que al final sea una más del montón.
Bueno, si, también que tiene un poco de popularidad por lo mismo que dices y es por eso que todo el mundo habla de ella aquí (al igual que en redes sociales). Yo como prefiero las películas clásicas o de antaño me da igual qué haya en tendencia o no para hablar de ello. 😅
Buena recomendación, igualmente
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