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30 out of 100

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4.2 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

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  • Starring: Cole Hauser, Morris Chestnut, Piper Perabo
  • Summary: Deep in the Romanian forest, a team of scientists stumbles upon the ruins of a 13th century Abbey. On further inspection, they make a startling discovery -- the Abbey is built over the entrance to a giant underground cave system. Local biologists believe the cave could be home to an undiscovered eco-system, so they hire a group of American cave-explorers to help them investigate its depths. (Sony)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 24
  3. Negative: 14 out of 24
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    70
    It's increasingly hard to work up a fright on the screen these days, but even if The Cave doesn't exactly terrify, it's fun and looks great.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tim Grierson
    60
    Despite the striking underwater photography and production values, much of this feels like Alien: Stalagmite Edition. But if it isn't original, The Cave does demonstrate that you can always elevate threadbare material by keeping your ambitions modest.
  3. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Peter Debruge
    38
    Have you ever noticed how it's always the worst horror movies that go really far out of their way to lay the groundwork for a sequel?

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 9 out of 17
  1. bazuden
    8
    Fun movie to watch. Nothing groundbreaking, but good enough t soak up a rainy Sunday. Better than The Descent, I say!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. DaneC
    4
    Would be so much better if it was easier to figure out what has happening. However this film will have you asking whoevers around you whats happening every five minutes and leaves you with a disapointing ending. Proof that films are better if they end with everyone happy.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. Zach
    1
    Overall, this is just a horrible movie... and the ending...wow, what a terrible ending.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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