Under The Mountain: DVD Review
Under The Mountain
Released by Sony
Home Entertainment
Rating: M
In this version of Under The Mountain, (a little removed from the
iconic eighties television series) teen twins Theo and Rachel (Tom Cameron and
Sophie McBride) are growing apart after the death of their mother.
The psychic bond shared by the pair is under strain as
Theo refuses to face the reality of the situation - however, the pair stay with
relatives in Auckland and discover their future lies in helping Mr Jones (Sam
Neill) defeat the Wilberforces before they unleash the power beneath the
volcanoes and destroy the world..
Personally I
think it's hard to really appreciate Under The Mountain out of context of New
Zealand - the whole production is clearly a NZ venture; from the sweeping
panoramic shots of Auckland and the NZ countryside to a very funny aside about
the reality of calling in the New Zealand Army, Under The Mountain is steeped in
Kiwiana.
It's also perfect for the small screen -
while there's nothing inherently wrong with the effects, that, coupled with the
scenery, make it a good ride on the telly.
While Neill, and Oliver Driver do well with their iconic roles, there is a
moment when Under The Mountain slightly fumbles the ball.
That comes after the 60 minutes mark - after building an incredible
atmosphere of menace and threat, it all becomes a little unstuck and the ending
is somewhat rushed and a little muddy. A moment of sacrifice from a major
character unfortunately doesn't ring as emotionally true as it should and it
clouds the film's denouement.
Rating: 7/10
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