This Terrifying Monster Movie Splashes Onto Max, Tops the Charts

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Apr 4, 2025
Elevation

I was seated in the theater for Smile 2 when a trailer for George Nolfi’s Elevation came on. I was intrigued, largely because I hadn’t heard of it and have a profound, insatiable interest in monster movies. And then, I forgot the film existed.

Most of that is Smile 2’s fault. I couldn’t think about anything else for weeks, okay, and if you’ve seen Smile 2, you’ll know exactly what I mean. Months later, I was browsing Max when I saw Elevation was available to stream. My time had come! Better still, I enjoyed the film. I’m not the only one either, since Elevation has recently cracked the Top 10 on Max.

Learn more about the film below:

Per Max: Three years after creatures decimated humanity leaving survivors in the mountains, a father must venture below “The Line” to save his son.

Critical reviews of Elevation were mixed. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the Critical Consensus reads, “Beautiful scenery and a solid star turn from Anthony Mackie raise Elevation up to an extent, but this sci-fi thriller is too derivative to reach the peak of its potential.”

It’s pretty common monster movie mayhem, but it’s diverting enough, and Mackie truly is remarkable in the lead role. It’s not going to rock your world the way something like A Quiet Place might (or even Arcadian, honestly), but it’s more than worth a watch, especially if you love some star-studded B-movie thrills.

On social media, fans have been kinder toward Elevation than critics were. It’s tailor-made for streaming, and luckily, the reception has been mostly positive.

Check out some choice social media reactions below:

In terms of monster movies, they’re too few and far between, so if you’re even a remote fan, I recommend checking Elevation out. If you do, be sure to check in with me over on Twitter @Chadiscollins to let me know what you think!

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