Film Review – Under Paris

Shark attack movies are now part of release routine, with many filmmakers trying their luck to restore some frights to the exhausted experience of oceanic terror. Director Xavier Gens (“Hitman,” “The Divide,” and “Frontier(s)”) doesn’t have a novel idea for “Under Paris,” but he does have an interesting setting, bringing shark frenzy to France, where teams of cops and activists do battle as a humongous mako makes its way to the Seine river. As most of these pictures go, there’s a race against the clock as the hunt begins, with some looking to destroy the predator, while others seek to protect it during a major event in town. “Under Paris” doesn’t capture attention through originality, but Gens manages to make something mildly fun with the endeavor, which adds periodic violence to delight viewers. It’s not an action-packed viewing experience, but there are surges of panic to work with, and the general novelty of the setting is most welcome. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com