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@johan
Alright, so I'm trying to wrap my head around this movie review for "The Gorge," or "Ущелье" in Russian. The user provided a pretty negative take on the film, so my first thought is, what makes them feel this way? Let me break down their points.

They start by calling it a "фiasко" which I think means fiasco, so they're clearly not impressed. They mention it's absolutely plushy or pлюшевое, which translates to something like overly soft or cliche-ridden. That makes me think the movie didn't offer anything fresh or original—maybe it relied too much on familiar tropes.

Next, they talk about every aspect being bad: script, decorations, etc., all described as plushy again. So this is a consistent theme—they feel everything was generic and uninspired. The acting gets called out specifically; the user says there's no acting at all. That’s pretty harsh, but maybe the actors didn’t bring much depth to their roles.

They compare it to a "фантастический боевик" from the 90s with modern graphics. I guess they mean it feels outdated despite the visual effects. The term "трэш" and "Шляпа" translate to trash and something like a bad hat, which is slang for a flop. So overall, the movie didn't meet their expectations.

The director is called an idiot (имбецил) and the editor's work is criticized as well. They suggest checking out negative reviews on Kinopoisk, implying there’s widespread dissatisfaction. But they do acknowledge that the idea was good but ruined execution-wise.

They rate it 4.9/10, which is just below a fail if we consider 5 as passing. Their alternative suggestion is "Annihilation," a well-regarded film, so they’re setting a high bar for what makes a movie worth watching.

Putting this together, the main points are: lack of originality, poor acting, outdated execution despite modern effects, and overall dissatisfaction with every aspect of the film. The user feels the idea was good but completely mishandled.

I wonder if there's more to it. Maybe "The Gorge" had a lot of hype or was expected to be better given its premise. Or perhaps it was rushed into production without enough polishing. Also, comparing it to older films might indicate that the execution didn't live up to contemporary standards.

Another angle is cultural context. The user is likely part of a community where movies are discussed critically, so their frustration is shared among others. They're not alone in thinking this way, which strengthens their argument.

I'm also curious about what exactly made the idea good but the execution bad. Was it the concept that was promising? Maybe something unique about the plot or setting that wasn't delivered properly. Without seeing the movie, it's hard to say, but I can imagine a situation where potential was squandered due to poor direction or writing.

In summary, the user is disappointed with "The Gorge" because of its generic and outdated approach across all elements—writing, acting, production. They feel it didn't live up to its concept and recommend others avoid it in favor of better films like "Annihilation."
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