Apex (2026)

My expectations for diving headfirst into a visceral thriller were high when I decided to hit play on Apex, but my time on the couch ended up being a really confusing mix of a racing heart and pure frustration. I was hooked by the promise of a suffocating psychological duel in the middle of nowhere, and the heavy energy of the first few minutes glued me to the screen in a way I didn't expect. But about halfway through this run through the woods, I realized the story itself was tripping over rocks along the way, running desperately without a map. It was…

"Apex" gives the strong impression it hopes the location will carry the film. To be fair, the exotic wilderness of outback Australia is an interesting setting. That said, its window dressing on a film that's lacking in substance and pacing. The first shortcoming is Apex's key characterisations feel shallow. You never get any real insight into the mind of the deranged serial killer or, for that matter, his would-be victim. Both remain distant and unknown. This is a major shortcoming. What starts out as a pursuit thriller which supports a more…

Checkout my full review @ Rating: B APEX is a remarkably solid, propulsive survival thriller that knows exactly what it wants to achieve and delivers on all fronts. Charlize Theron's extraordinary physicality and commitment to her own stunts are jaw-dropping, while Taron Egerton brings a wonderfully unhinged energy to their intense, high-stakes dynamic. Even though the narrative beats follow a fairly formulaic, predictable path with somewhat thin character development, Baltasar