The Flood
Plot
As the stormy weather rages on, a powerful hurricane makes landfall in Louisiana, bringing with it catastrophic flooding that threatens to engulf everything in its path. A prison bus carrying a group of rough-looking inmates and their stern-faced guards is caught in the midst of the chaos, careening out of control as the waters rise. Among the prisoners are a mix of hardened criminals and a few seemingly innocent souls, each with their own secrets and motivations for being on the bus. There's Jake, a tough-as-nails gang leader who's looking to make a break for it; Gina, a young woman who's been wrongfully accused of a crime she didn't commit; and Marcus, a quiet, brooding loner who's got a mysterious past. As the floodwaters continue to pour in, the prisoners find themselves trapped on the bus with no clear escape route. That is, until they notice something terrifying lurking just beneath the surface - giant alligators, their bodies twisted by years of living in the murky waters and now driven mad by the chaos around them. The gators start to emerge from the depths, their snapping jaws and scaly skin a constant reminder of the danger that lurks beneath. As the prisoners and guards struggle to survive against both the natural disaster and the monstrous predators, alliances are formed and broken, and some will stop at nothing to ensure they're the only one who makes it out alive. As the floodwaters continue to rise, the battle for survival becomes a desperate fight for life, with no clear victor in sight. Can anyone make it through this apocalyptic nightmare unscathed, or will the relentless onslaught of gators and disaster prove too much for even the toughest survivors?
Reviews
Norah
The daily lives of Louis XVI and his family as they are imprisoned awaiting sentencing. Nothing much to it.
Molly
#Singapore French Film Festival# The film poignantly and grandly depicts the king's transformation from a god to a mere mortal, culminating in his execution. The exceptional performances of the male and female leads further enhance the film, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
Morgan
Screened at the Singapore French Film Festival. Visually stunning, but the pacing is sluggish, and the ending feels rushed and abrupt.
Nina
"After me, the flood." This famous quote attributed to Louis XV actually owes its impactful translation to the Chinese. The original French, "Après moi, le déluge," literally translates to "After me, the deluge will come." The "flood," in this context, is a reference to the biblical Great Flood, symbolizing divine punishment and foreshadowing the Day of Judgment, rather than a literal inundation.
Maeve
Disliked it; it was a real snooze. The costumes, props, and set design were exquisite, and the cinematography was also very good. Some parts felt like a stage play, with the sets and the performances resembling one.
Karen
Intense and suspenseful, "The Flood" masterfully combines natural disaster and monstrous creature elements to create a thrilling ride. The hurricane-devastated Louisiana setting provides a chilling backdrop for the carnage that unfolds. The film's strong pacing and convincing performances elevate the tension, making the showdown between humans and giant alligators both believable and terrifying. With its clever blend of horror and action, "The Flood" will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Steven
In "The Flood", a disastrous hurricane unleashes an army of ravenous alligators, placing a group of prisoners and guards in a desperate fight for survival. With chaos raining down everywhere, this intense thriller puts the viewer in the midst of terrifying encounters, where the destructive waters become an endless arena for horror.
