**This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!**
“I know where it is…”
Under Paris (Sous la Seine) released on Netflix on June 5th 2024. The French horror thriller film stars Bérénice Bejo, Nassim Lyes, Léa Léviant, and Anne Marivin. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-three minutes.
When a shark finds its way into the Seine, a scientist must face her tragic past in order to stop it from feasting on swimmers in the upcoming triathlon.
Here is the trailer:
Under Paris steps up to the plate as a decent shark flick, channeling Jaws, Deep Blue Sea, and The Meg, while having some bloody, outrageous fun. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
Plenty of shark screen time!
I’ve seen way too many shark films lately where the shark barely shows up. Let’s be honest…we’re watching these films for the sharks so we need them to actually appear from time to time…right? Well, have no fear…there is plenty of shark action in this one. I LOVED IT!
Sure, some of it was so absurd and ridiculous, but I didn’t care. This is what I came to see and it delivered in that aspect.
That scene in the Catacombs was BLOODY FANTASTIC!!!!!!!
A lot of fun!
OK, I loved the nods at Jaws and Deep Blue Sea here. This film understood the assignment and just went with it. It wasn’t a rip-off of either of those movies. It had its own story to tell and its own identity, but it also showed some respect to its predecessors, which I appreciated as a shark film fan.
As long as you don’t take things too seriously or try to make sense of stuff, you will enjoy this one. It’s silly and bonkers, but it’s also awesome to watch unfold. I was never bored at all.
The Cons:
A little longer than it needed to be…
I think we could have accomplished the same result in just under 90 minutes. This movie dragged a little bit in certain spots, but this wasn’t a major con. The CGI is also really bad at times, but I was having so much fun that I didn’t really care about this…
So am I in or out?
I’m in!!!
Under Paris is a blast to watch with plenty of bite. Just go with it and you’ll be thoroughly entertained.
Finally, a shark movie that delivers!
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts on Under Paris in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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