
Atomic Shark
2016

Representation Score
Fair
2024
TV-MADirector
Xavier Gens
Runtime
102 minutes
Average Rating
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Under Paris operates as a conventional genre piece that emphasizes visceral tension and survival mechanics. While it avoids many traditional clichés, it does not aim to deconstruct social hierarchies or provide systemic critiques. The film's strength lies in its central female lead, who is both intellectually and physically competent. This portrayal subverts the 'damsel in distress' cliché commonly found in horror. However, the film remains largely homogeneous. Its focus on a localized European setting and a standard survivalist framework results in a lack of multi-layered complexity and cultural variety.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a typical survival horror storyline without featuring prominent LGBTQ+ characters. It does not include narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender or give queer-coded characters significant roles.
The narrative centers around a female protagonist who is both physically and intellectually capable. She drives the survival plot as a scientist and athlete, providing a strong example of a woman taking charge.
The production features a predominantly European cast set in Paris. There is no significant evidence of color-blind casting or a non-white majority demographic.
The story focuses on a man-versus-nature conflict with a scientific and logistical approach. It does not critically examine Western institutions, capitalism, or religious structures.
There is no prominent evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No neurodivergence or physical impairments play a significant role in the narrative.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
In order to save Paris from an international bloodbath, a grieving scientist is forced to face her tragic past when a giant shark appears in the Seine.

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