Elevator
A boy and a girl, both teenagers, want to get away from the world and be alone for a while, so they hide in an abandoned factory on the outskirts. But there they fall in a trap of their own intention, and get stuck in the cargo elevator. There is no one around to hear them, and nobody knows their whereabouts. Tension arises after each failed attempt to escape, while they also have to deal with the fact that their entire universe is now reduced to a metal box smaller than a room.
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Plot Summary
A group of nine strangers find themselves trapped in an elevator in a New York City skyscraper. As the elevator descends, a mysterious voice announces that one of them is a bomber and will detonate a device within the hour. The trapped individuals must then try to figure out who among them is the killer before time runs out.
Critical Reception
Elevator received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its premise intriguing but ultimately failing to deliver a satisfying or original execution. The film's suspense was often praised, but its predictable plot and uneven pacing led to disappointment for many.
What Reviewers Say
- The film sets up an interesting premise of a deadly game of 'whodunit' within a confined space.
- While it attempts to build suspense, the execution is often hampered by a lack of originality and predictability.
- The performances are adequate, but the thin script prevents the characters from becoming truly compelling.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Elevator' is largely unavailable on public platforms, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Oslo, Norway, despite being set in New York City.
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