Killer sharks are what
drew the majority of viewers to this “crazy” film
, but they all seem to share the same complaint.
Beneath Paris is a 2024 French entry into the action-horror category, featuring a shark as central to the plot, which will likely draw comparisons to similar works.
Jaws
The controversial movie features actress Bérénice Bejo as Sophia, a marine biologist compelled to confront her haunting history in order to stop a possible massacre in Paris.
A
Rotten Tomatoes
Review mentions: “Beneath Paris resembles
Jaws
‘unwanted child.’ I believe we can safely assert, and many would concur, that this film is entirely dreadful; nonetheless, it strives so earnestly for gravitas that it becomes comical. The storyline is nonsensical, yet the occasional
shark
scenes and the decent CGI make up for it. A very stupid movie but a fun, braindead watch.”
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The
film
gets ready when a massive shark appears in the River Seine, and it falls upon Sophia to safeguard the city from this threat. With more bodies discovered bearing strange injuries,
shark bites
, they request the mayor to delay the forthcoming triathlon in the river.
They ignore the warnings, and the event proceeds as planned. Audiences settle in to observe as they doubt their ability to locate the shark before further casualties mount up.
“Dumb yet creative, preachy yet thrilling” are words one viewer used to describe Under
Paris
. They continued: “This horror/disaster movie takes its outlandish premise to all the places that fans of the
killer shark
genre will appreciate.”
A different critique mentions: “The movie begins quite sluggishly, however, by the conclusion of the second act, it accelerates dramatically and turns into a wild ride.”
shark
thriller.”
Others show minimal tolerance for the movie’s low budget.
CGI and special effects
Many people consider it “unwatchable.” One irritated spectator stated that the film’s computer-generated imagery (CGI) appeared “amateurish at best,” while someone else said it felt like watching an animated show.
A commenter noted: “This ranks among the most foolish films I’ve watched. I made an account solely for submitting my feedback following the viewing of this trash. You will find yourself cheering against each character throughout. The script, performances, editing, and visual effects were all subpar. Everything about this film lacks logic. Those who took part in making this production ought to consider leaving the business.”
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Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, the movie ultimately reached the top spot at box office.
Netflix
For the most-watched films upon their initial release, “Under Paris” stands out as it garnered an astounding viewership of 40 million within just one week. The question of whether this massive viewership was due to positive reception or negative curiosity remains open to discussion.
Make up your own mind, and check out “Under Paris,” which you can stream on Netflix right away.