‘The Gorge’ review: Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller lead Apple TV+ sci-fi romance

‘The Gorge’ blends romance, action, and sci-fi, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller as rival snipers.

Apple TV+’s The Gorge is a high-octane blend of action, romance, and sci-fi, featuring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller as two elite snipers stationed at a mysterious World War II-era base.

Directed by Scott Derrickson, the film offers a genre mash-up that oscillates between thrilling combat sequences and an unconventional love story.

The plot follows Levi (Teller), a former U.S. Marine, and Drasa (Taylor-Joy), a Lithuanian assassin, as they guard a massive gorge separating their bases. Initially adversaries, they fall for each other through covert messages, adding a surprising romantic element to the film’s intense premise. However, their mission is far from simple, as they must prevent the unknown horrors lurking within the gorge from escaping.

While The Gorge succeeds in delivering explosive action and stunning visual effects, its narrative predictability dampens its impact. Screenwriter Zach Dean (The Tomorrow War, Fast X) follows familiar action tropes, often spoon-feeding answers to the audience. The film's pacing and camera work effectively build tension, but its adherence to conventional storytelling leaves little room for unpredictability.

Taylor-Joy and Teller’s chemistry remains the highlight, with their witty exchanges elevating the film’s more formulaic moments. Though The Gorge doesn’t reinvent the sci-fi or action genres, it provides an engaging experience for fans of high-energy thrillers with a romantic twist.