The film’s director is Xavier Gens, who has worked on popular series such as Gangs of London and Lupin.
The French horror film Under Paris is breaking viewership records and is currently one of the trending titles on Netflix. As is often the case with many horror films, the more popular the film, the more mixed the reactions.
“The film’s synopsis describes: ‘A massive shark appears in the river in Paris, leading to an unprecedented massacre. A scientist, who is also dealing with a recent tragedy, must intervene.‘”
The film is directed by Xavier Gens, known for his work on popular series like Gangs of London and Lupin. The role of the scientist is played by Bérénice Bejo, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role in The Artist.
Public opinions on the film are quite varied. For instance, on IMDB, the film has an overall rating of only 40%, with predominantly negative reviews. One review states, “The fact that they take an innocent, silly idea about sharks under the Eiffel Tower so seriously wouldn’t necessarily bother me. But the film is tragically boring with unremarkable characters, unremarkable actors, and weak computer graphics.”
Another review reads, “This was utter garbage. The beginning, where the swimming sharks mysteriously disrupted the camera signal to the divers, assured me it would be a major flop. Add to that the mysterious evolution of the shark from its ordinary species to a new, superior species that can reproduce, survive in the freshwater of the Seine, and create a nest under a Parisian building, and you have a great cocktail of nonsense, making you wonder what you’re actually watching.”
