Levi (Miles Teller) and Drasa (Anya Taylor-Joy) are two highly trained operatives who are enlisted to guard an ominous gorge. Despite the rules telling them they are not allowed to communicate, a special bond still forms between them. When they discover the truth about what lies beneath, they must work together to stop the secrets from coming out.
I will watch anything that Taylor-Joy is in. Drasa was a sad character and you wanted to root for her from the beginning. The same could be said about Teller’s Levi. Having nobody close to him was the main reason why he was chosen for this mission. At first I wasn’t sure how this pair up would work, but I was pleasantly surprised. Though their relationship developed quickly, it really was the highlight for me.
Where the film sort of lost me along the way was with its many genres. Part sci-fi and part romance with some drama and even a little bit of comedy, at times it seemed like it didn’t really know what it wanted to be. As a result, I do think the second act suffered especially when our two heroes find themselves in the gorge. While I was impressed with the special effects and felt they looked very realistic, it did get a bit too convoluted for its own good. I’m all for layers, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t think it really added anything to the story and instead left me confused.
The Gorge an enjoyable enough flick perfect for a Sunday afternoon. With great performances by Teller and Taylor-Joy that illustrates a quite charming love story and an interesting enough premise, I was kept entertained throughout. If you’re a fan of Stranger Things, then this is right up your alley.
Rating: ♥️♥️♥️
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