Before I forget, the whole time I was watching this, my mouth was open. But don’t worry, the film wasn’t riveting enough to make me forget to swallow. There are several kinds of adventure, there’s Cliffhanger, there’s Tomb Raider, there’s Wolf Creek and there’s this.
'Hello my name is Scar, nice to meat you.'
What could be better than watching a bunch of fit women maneuver a labyrinth of tunnels all the while being preyed on by creatures indigenous to the cave? Yes OK so there could be other things better but as a movie, this one has got all you need. The premise is simple really; Sarah loses her husband and child in a tragic motor collision. A year later and fully recovered, she reunites with fellow friends and adventure seekers. Six girls of completely different characters and personas but with one thing in common, they share the amazing strength and agility for extreme sport. Upon entering the cave, they uncover their greatest fears, enemies, strengths and destiny.
A little too close for comfort
Besides being entertained I learnt two lessons in surviving a cave; never confuse daylight with phosphorous stone and when in doubt use the flickering of a flame as an indication of which tunnel to choose. One of the most amazing shots in the film is toward the end when Sarah – after slicing and dicing – climbs toward daylight on a mountain of soil and polished human remains. The best shot could possibly be the last frame which initially leaves you cold and then warmer.
She ain't no Carrie and all Hack, Cassie Hack
Some of my favourite lines in the movie; ‘
Boreham Caves, more like boredom caves’
You make it look easy’. ‘Well yeah, you make it look hard!‘
‘Im an English Teacher, not Tomb Raider’
