Picture this: you're scrolling through Netflix, trying to decide what to watch. Suddenly, you stumble upon "Under the Seine." It's like finding a hidden treasure! This show takes you on a thrilling dive into the depths of the Seine River. Get ready for an adventure like no other as you explore the mysterious underwater world of Paris. Grab your popcorn and get cozy, because this is one dive you won't want to miss!

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The Editor

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On Wednesday, June 5th, Netflix just unveiled a highly anticipated new feature film by Parisians: "Under the Seine." A thrilling aquatic-animal thriller starring Bérénice Bejo and Nassim Lyes. We watched it for you, and let's be honest, we didn't exactly swim in happiness.

It's THE movie of the moment that has just been released on Netflix. And for good reason, it presents a scenario that couldn't be more timely: on the eve of the triathlon that is set to take place in the Seine, a mutant killer shark sets up shop in the heart of the capital, causing panic on all sides. Facing it, a team of brave police officers and marine biologists ready for anything. A story that, just a few weeks before the Olympics, could send shivers down the spine of athletes preparing to take a dip. However, Under the Seine is a deep dive into the depths of French cinema. An ocean of inconsistencies We will try to write this article without spoiling too much, so as not to spoil the pleasure of some, but well, let's see. I have to tell you 1) half of the film is revealed in the trailer and 2) the story line is very (and I mean very) predictable. This film relies heavily on the famous practice of horror films which involves always making the worst choices and running straight into obvious danger, much to the dismay of the viewers.

Add to this hundreds of inconsistencies - especially in the opening scene, where Sofia (Bérénice Bejo) should have lost her life within a few seconds, but no, she miraculously survives - characters who, after 10 hours, act as if they've known each other for 10 years, and a mayor of Paris who behaves as if the threat of a shark in the Seine is nothing more than a small bit of unwanted coriander on her pasta plate.

A Glimmer of Hope?

Unfortunately, the film is just a long descent into the abyss. Every time we think we see the surface, we end up further down.

To breathe again, a new twist must take us to the depths. Between horror movie and cheesy B-movie, we don't know which way to turn, and honestly, the 1h45 of film feel as long as if we had to watch it in apnea (which, let's admit it, is.probably also due to the fact that we hold our breath a lot in front of the shark...). And honestly, in front of some "dramatic" scenes, it's impossible to hold back bursts of laughter. Let's quickly move on to the end, like the movie: a bit surprising, sure, but also as incoherent as frustrating. After all, we don't want to be too mean, if you are fans of this kind of sensational film, it's still pretty much okay. We find the stressful little music, the.Some pretty sensational scenes, with sharks, it must be said, quite impressive in realism, full of adrenaline. But hey, it didn't really hit us more than that. The only thing we will really remember: if this situation ever became real, we really hope that Anne Hidalgo (or her potential successors) will have a little more common sense than Anne Marivin in the movie (clearly the villain of the story, worse than the shark). And most importantly, we wish good luck to all those who are preparing to set foot in the Seine. We'll watch you from the bank. "Sous la Seine" by Xavier Gens Available on Netflix.