Reviewed By: Flickman
After watching Apex starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, I have to admit, I wasn’t all that impressed. Going in, I didn’t know much beyond the basic description, but the cast alone was enough to get me interested. I’m a fan of everyone involved, so I figured it would at least be a safe pick.
One thing that immediately stood out (in a not-so-great way) was how little screen time Eric Bana had. I was expecting him to play a bigger role, so seeing him only appear briefly in the opening scene was a bit disappointing.
–SLIGHT SPOILER ALERT–
So what’s the movie about? well, Sasha (Theron) is an adrenaline junkie who thrives on extreme activities like mountain climbing. Early on, her partner tragically falls to his death – yes, that’s the quick appearance from Eric Bana. After that, she heads to Australia for some reason looking for her next adventure.
While picking up some supplies at a local store, she encounters a group of unsettling men who harass and follow her, along with Ben (Egerton), who initially seems like the helpful, trustworthy type. Of course, things aren’t what they seem – Ben turns out to be the real threat, and what follows is a familiar cat-and-mouse chase as Sasha becomes his target.
I’ll leave it there to avoid spoiling the rest, but honestly, the story plays out pretty much how you’d expect. It’s very predictable.
That said, the movie is still enjoyable. The scenery and cinematography were easily the highlights for me, even if some moments leaned a bit too heavily on CGI. Performance-wise, the cast did a great job – everyone felt believable and committed to their roles.
I just can’t shake the feeling that this movie has been done before… many times. The setting, the plot, the twists – it all feels very familiar. There’s nothing particularly new or surprising here, and that’s really where it falls short.
As for rewatch value? Maybe, but not anytime soon. It’s the kind of movie I’d only revisit if someone else put it on or if it happened to be playing in the background. There were definitely moments where I found myself losing interest, mostly because I already knew where things were headed.
Now, I don’t want to make it sound like it’s a bad film, because it’s not. It’s actually pretty solid. The acting is strong, there are some decent thrills, and it’s entertaining enough for a one-time watch. If you’re on the fence, I’d say go ahead and give it a shot. Just don’t expect anything groundbreaking. It’s a familiar ride, but still a worthwhile one. However, I can also say that this film is most likely not going to be gaining Netflix any new subscribers.
I’m keeping this review short and sweet but I’m going to mark this as approved because it is a decent movie, but don’t expect anything new or different.
Overall Verdict: A decent thrill ride but you'll most likely have that feeling like you've already seen it before. Also, watch it for Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton as Eric Bana isn't really in it.
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