Anya Taylor-Joy Slays Monsters in The Gorge: Valentine’s Day Thriller Draws Praise from Critics

The Gorge Premieres on Apple TV+ This Valentine’s Day

Apple TV+ is set to premiere The Gorge, a highly anticipated film starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, this Friday, February 14. Directed by Scott Derrickson, known for his work on Doctor Strange and other horror films, The Gorge is described as a genre-defying romantic thriller with elements of sci-fi and action.

Early Reviews are Positive

Early reviews for The Gorge have been largely positive, praising the chemistry between Taylor-Joy and Teller. Critics highlight their performances and the film’s ability to blend multiple genres in a unique and engaging way:

• Peter Hammond at Deadline: 'Teller and Taylor-Joy are well matched and make this love story credible against all odds, both also proving to be action stars of the first rank.'
• Courtney Howard at Variety: 'The film excels when it shows it’s inventive enough to deliver the unexpected. The premise holds more than a modicum of intrigue, blending sci-fi, romance, horror, and action in a slow-burning character study.'
• Keith Philips at TV Guide: 'When The Gorge keeps its focus on charismatic star-crossed lovers falling in love as they fight off a dreadful threat, which is most of the time, it’s every bit the diversion anyone intrigued by that description would want it to be.'

Apple TV+'s Movie Strategy Shift

Apple TV+ has been reevaluating its movie release strategy following disappointments at the box office with films like Argylle and Fly Me to the Moon. The decision to skip theatrical releases, as seen with The Gorge, is part of this shift. This move aligns with Apple’s focus on streaming content, which has been successful with hits like Severance.

Availability

The Gorge will be available for streaming on Apple TV+ starting February 14. A subscription to Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month and includes a range of popular shows and movies such as Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, Silo, and Shrinking.