Cascade (2023) User Reviews

Very Disappointed

[NicoleCorrin · 1/10 · 20 July 2023]

Right from the start the acting is terrible. The scenes are choppy with parts missing to finish what is happening. There's just enough info for you to know what's going on.

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Everything is overly predictable and unrealistic. Early on they are driving through the forest maybe going 40 because you can't go faster without having car issues that low to the ground. A truck comes from another road where they meet at the Y and they are both in the same direction. The truck hits the back end of the car. In real life would create a bit of forward whiplash and the car to continue driving with the truck in pursuit. However in the movie they show the actors being through around sideways like they are rolling down a hill. The passenger door won't open even though it was never touched and the passenger has a broken shin bone (even if they rolled down the hill and the car was crushed his legs wouldn't be touched (I know I was in a car that did that as the passenger)). Then the girl ties a strip of material on the broken bone sticking out of his leg and he says "that hurts" really ?

Now we find out that the driver of the truck is dead and both vehicles are undrivable. Again really since when has anyone driving maybe 50 k and rear ending someone die with a bleeding head and the vehicle has no damage but is now dead.

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I'm very disappointed that this is a Canadian film. Couldn't even watch past half the movie my teenager even said it was terrible.

The cascades of banality

[fabiofrost · 1/10 · 5 March 2024]

This film is so trivial that the chills, the dialogues are trivial, the characters are trivial, every single scene of the film is trivial, the events of the film from the beginning to the end are trivial, there is no one thing in the right place, In addition to everything, a children's film is no doubt, because only from the 12 years old could they appreciate this film, yet if there were not all these bannality the film would have been cute but unfortunately those who wrote this story is perhaps still inexperienced Or he is not good, however a fatal boredom, I recommend vision to a public from the 12 years.

Mainly to advance Waisglass' career ...

[A_Different_Drummer · 7/10 · 8 July 2023]

A by-the-numbers low-budget Canadian thriller about a bunch of kids who accidentally intersect with a bunch of killers. In the middle of nowhere. You've seen it before. You will invariably see it again. The only thing to make this stand out is Sara Waisglass, who stole all her scenes in Ginny and Georgia, and has a solid career ahead of her. Waisglass has a rubbery face, capable of many different expressions, and she sure knows how to use it. Also charisma. She is the "glue" in this story, she holds the attention, every time a problem develops, the audience immediately looks to her character for a solution. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))

I Enjoyed This

[shoppsi · 8/10 · 10 July 2023]

So this came up on my Netflix recommended page so I started watching. Within minutes I thought "hang on, I think this was filmed in my area". I paused the video and did a search, and sure enough, I wasn't hallucinating, lol. It was filmed in my area. I recognized a local nature trail/park, the steel plant, and some of the streets in the area.

So, the setting is beautiful, and is almost a character in it's own right, and most of the show takes place in the woods. It was beautifully filmed.

Yes, there were the normal "stupid and annoying teens" but there were also two smarter kids to make up for it. The lead was great; she carried the scenes; very charismatic and just good overall.

I enjoyed this.

Highly Recommend

[deemr-81461 · 10/10 · 20 October 2023]

Cascade is an absolute triumph in this genre, a heart-pounding cinematic experience that left me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The movie skillfully weaves a gripping plot around a teenage girl's wilderness hike with friends that takes an unexpected turn, making it a must-see.

Truly a thriller masterpiece that flawlessly combines a captivating plot with outstanding character development, stunning cinematography, and exceptional performances. It's an exhilarating journey filled with twists and turns, and I can't recommend it highly enough. It's a true 10/10 thriller that will keep you talking about it long after the credits roll.

This one kept me engaged

[sogniella · 10/10 · 20 October 2023]

I will be honest ... I am not really a movie watcher and usually I get bored within the first 20 minutes. However.... I really enjoyed Cascade. It kept me engaged and focused the entire time. Every scene was enjoyable to watch. I think that these young actors did an incredible job and whoever directed it definitely has an eye for this stuff.

The locations in this movie are spectacular. Having grown up in Canada ... seeing this movie was a real treat because it was relatable. I found it to be the perfect pace too... not too fast but not too slow - everything just flowed nicely and kept me wanting to know the end.

I LOVED this movie !

[glassgoddess · 10/10 · 9 December 2023]

Great movie ! If you like bikers and bad guys, action and suspense, this is the movie for you. It had a real story, not just a mindless, flashy action flick. It had some interesting twists and turns, that required my full attention. The bad guys were REALLY bad, creepy in fact. Who ever played the female biker Skip, did an amazing job. Josh Cruddas has to be the creepiest bad guy, I've ever seen. Sara Waisglass (Alex) seemed as if she was made to play that role. I don't think anyone could have done a better job. The entire cast was great. The scenery was beautiful and the music, was again better than most of what you ever hear in a movie. Amazon sells the 12 song soundtrack, which I might buy. I DID buy the movie. I know I will watch it again. In fact, I hope they make a sequel.