I've long been a fan of movies...horror in particular...that takes place in a relatively small, constant set. I don't know why Maybe it's because it forces more of a story than a huge, sprawling set. So in that respect, I was pleased with this film. Sure, it's got it's downsides...but what movie doesn't? The basic plot is a group of kids flying a plane to a concert when a mechanical problem leaves their plane stuck in a climb. While trying to figure out how to fix the problem before they run out of fuel and/or oxygen things get...strange. Secrets are revealed, tempers flare and...well...that's all I'm going to say about it. Then in a nice little surprise, it climaxes in an almost Lovecraftian way.
The downsides are the norm for what you'd see in a movie featuring some college aged kids. Namely, everyone except the couple main characters are utterly moronic and horribly annoying. Every story needs an antagonist, but I found myself just pleading with something to kill these kids. Plus the very thing I liked (the almost claustrophobic set) could very well be a minus for some. All in all I got a little more than I expected, but not something I'd insist all my friends watch. It was just good...not great.
The downsides are the norm for what you'd see in a movie featuring some college aged kids. Namely, everyone except the couple main characters are utterly moronic and horribly annoying. Every story needs an antagonist, but I found myself just pleading with something to kill these kids. Plus the very thing I liked (the almost claustrophobic set) could very well be a minus for some. All in all I got a little more than I expected, but not something I'd insist all my friends watch. It was just good...not great.