Elevator

A Thrilling Elevator Ride
Elevator is a thrilling film with a simple plot; 9 people stuck on an elevator, one has a bomb. The majority of this 80 minute film takes place in an elevator, as the title implies. Through great, immersive dialogue, we see who these people truly are; whether it's a scamming CEO or a racist comedian, their true colors are revealed. The short runtime contributes to this film's fast pace, without any significant sacrifices. You may hate some of these characters or find them annoying, but remember, they are supposed to be that way. Most of the actors did a great job portraying their characters; some of the acting was hit-or-miss, though. The twist in this film was great, although a bit predictable. Elevator kept me thoroughly interested from the beginning to the shocking ending.

Overall, I really enjoyed Elevator, despite a few minor flaws. Also, this does have some significant twists, so I recommend avoiding the trailers (most trailers spoil movies nowadays). As of 8/25/12,...

Cut the cables. Now.
Elevator (Stig Svendsen, 2011)

I find myself at something of a disadvantage as I write this review. I have not seen John Erick Dowdle's Devil, the movie which I assume Elevator is a mockbuster. (Oddly, this is the second mockbuster I've seen today, viz. the Terror Trap review, not produced by The Asylum; Quite Nice Pictures, the company who bankrolled this, makes their debut here.) The basic premise is the same, though Elevator doesn't have the supernatural bent; you get a bunch of disparate people who don't really like each other all that much and trap them in an elevator.

In this case, we have nine different ones who are on their way up to the penthouse of a midtown office building, where the rarely-seen CEO of a major investment firm, Henry Barton (The Social Network's John Getz), is going to be making an announcement. Barton, along with his spoiled-brat granddaughter Madeline (played at various times by the Pace twins, Amanda and Rachel, who have a recurring...

Stupid and Hugely Technically Flawed...
I usually only review movies that I feel are five stars. Please, give any money you may consider devoting to this movie to the guy on the center median; it will be a far better investment. The technical flaws went beyond anything I've ever seen about elevators and their legally required operation. The characters were absolutely monochrome. The movie fails in its brief attempt to build intrigue and mystery. It then attempts to bring the audience into the wrongs about money and greed. A few more attempts at interpersonal relationship tension but finally decides upon comic gore...

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