The Descent is the story of a group of women who get together on a yearly basis to do some sort of outdoor adventure. We are introduced to them during a white water rafting trip, which has some disastrous results. Fast forward to the next trip, a spelunking expedition which brings them all together for the first time since the tragedy. The drama builds as they move into the caves. Before long, all hell breaks loose. This is a film that will keep you on the edge of your seat and is definitely worth spending some time with.
This was Neil Marshall's sophomore feature, following the excellent werewolf film, Dog Soldiers. That was a film that was surprisingly good, but sadly made its US debut as a Sci-Fi Channel Original. His follow up is just as, if not better than that debut. It will be interesting to see where he goes next.
Also out in this final frame of 2006:
- Jackass Number Two. Not sure if this was completely necessary, but there is a certain rubber necking a train wreck quality. You will find that it is difficult to look away from the insanity that is going on onscreen. There is a certain demented poetic quality to the ebb and flow of the editing.
- The Black Dahlia. A definite exercise in style over substance, this Brian DePalma feature has some great visuals and style, but the story is severely lacking. It was advertised as being about the Black Dahlia murder, but seems more interested in the cops and never really takes off. Worth a rental.
- The Last Kiss. This is a very good film. It stars Zach Braff (Scrubs, Garden State) as a young man at a crossroads. Him and his friends are faced with the prospect of becoming adults, and the various ways that they deal with it, for better or worse.
- The Family Values Tour 2006. Korn brought back the tour they started ten years ago, and here is the DVD documenting the tour. The package featured Deadsy, 10 Years, Dir en grey, Flyleaf, Stone Sour, Deftones, and Korn.
What are you getting this week?
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