Summary
Under Paris, the new thriller gaining popularity on Netflix, was released at the perfect time to coincide with a major real-world event.Under Paristells the story of a team of scientists that attempt to warn a local government about a looming shark problem. It’s a similar setup to the classic shark movieJaws, but whereUnder Parisdiffers is that its sharks prowl the Seine. The film also takes a more updated approach to the classic subgenre, but that’s not the only reasonUnder Parisis applicable to the modern day.
Under Parisis, at its core, a shark movie, but it also tackles some very timely and topical ideas. Lilith, the main shark in the movie, was driven into the Seine by the over-pollution of the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, for much of the movie,the cast ofUnder Paristried to convince local authorities to take the threat of shark attacks seriously, to no avail. Those themes alone tie the movie very closely to current events, but there’s another reasonUnder Pariswas released at the perfect time, and it comes from a real-world event.
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Under Paris' Netflix Release Was Perfectly Timed For The 2024 Olympics
Under Paris' plot is made even more topical because of its perfect timing.Under Pariswas released just over a month ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, which are being held in Paris. Whilethere aren’t really sharks in the Seine,Under Parisstill connects quite well to the upcoming Olympics. It’s a movie that’s set in the same city, it centers around a triathlon that was meant to entice the Olympics to Paris, and it features the Seine, the main river of the city. The Olympics won’t see swimmers in the Seine itself, but the river will be featured in the opening ceremony.
Under Parisis available to stream on Netflix.
Under Paris' Popularity Is A Good Sign For The Upcoming Olympics
WhileUnder Parisdoesn’t paint a particularly pretty picture of Paris, as a central part of its plot focuses on the mayor of the city ignoring the danger of an imminent shark attack, the movie could still provide a boost ahead of the Olympics.Under ParisbeatGodzilla Minus Oneto be the most popular movie on Netflix, and it now has a huge number of viewers seeing scenes of the city and interested in Paris.Under Paris' popularity could be enough to spark interest in the Olympics, and cause viewers who wouldn’t normally watch the events to tune in.
It’s unusual that a movie can tie itself to current events as thoroughly, and quickly, asUnder Parishas, and that could be a reason it’s so popular. It talks about some hot-button issues like the climate crisis and draws some clear parallels to the Olympics, both of which have been on quite a few viewers' minds. That ability to draw upon real-world fears and current events usually makes for a good thriller, and could be a reasonUnder Parishas resonated with such a wide audience.
Under Paris
Cast
Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a hidden world filled with ancient secrets and dark mysteries. A group of daring urban explorers sets out to uncover the truth buried within the city’s catacombs, only to find themselves facing a series of terrifying challenges. As they unravel the enigmatic past of Paris, they must confront their deepest fears to survive.
