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One of Amazon Prime Video’s most popular films this year has been described as a cross between The Last of Us and the Alien franchise (Picture: Vertical\/Prime Video)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Amazon Prime Video<\/a> viewers have the opportunity to watch an action thriller<\/a> that\u2019s been dubbed \u2018The Last of Us<\/a> meets A Quiet Place<\/a> with a sprinkle of Alien\u2019 by fans already clamouring for a sequel.<\/p>\n

Several also praised the film as \u2018an edge of your seat thrilling adventure\u2019 thanks to its set-up, action and an unexpected plot twist towards the end.<\/p>\n

And now, with The Last of Us season two<\/a> finally premiering on Monday April 14 (UK time), Elevation could provide perfect complementary viewing – especially as the TV show is keeping fans waiting for its weekly episodes.<\/p>\n

The sci-fi title was added to the streaming platform in early February, immediately storming to the top of the Prime Video charts<\/a> to be the number one most-watched title in the UK, where it remained for several weeks.<\/p>\n

The 2024 movie is led by Captain America: Brave New World<\/a> star Anthony Mackie<\/a> and also features Morena Baccarin and Maddie Hasson.<\/p>\n

Set in a dystopian future, humanity now survives only in the high mountains above 8,000 feet to avoid the terrifying huge insect-like creatures that wiped out 95% of the population and lurk below \u2018The Line\u2019, where they can survive.<\/p>\n

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The Last of Us is a hugely popular post-apocalyptic TV series, now returning for season 2 (Picture: HBO\/Warner Media)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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What did you think?<\/span><\/span><a class=\"metro-comment-cta__button\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\">Comment Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>The film, directed by George Nolfi \u2013 who also helmed 2011\u2019s The Adjustment Bureau and co-wrote The Bourne Ultimatum \u2013 was released in cinemas in the US last year to a mixed critical reception but a solid fan reaction with audiences giving it a strong 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<\/p>\n<p>Several enjoyed how similar it was to other popular monster and post-apocalyptic movies, comparing it to The Last of Us,A Quiet Place, Alien and others.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22524119 lazyload\" alt=\"ENTS [FILM] Amazon Prime's new gripping thriller is 'The Last of Us' meets 'Alien' (SEO)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_239195157-3af0.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Elevation stars Anthony Mackie (R) and sees humans hiding in the mountains as they’re pitted against creatures who can’t survive above 8,000 feet (Picture: Vertical\/Prime Video)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018It gave off modern 80s vibes, Red Dawn\/Predator in a way, but fresh, too,\u2019 enthused fan Scott, while David G assessed it as \u2018pretty much A Quiet Place with lack of altitude replacing noise as the survivor\u2019s Achilles heel\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>He was one of many to also praise the film\u2019s \u2018Rocky Mountain vistas\u2019, while Andreas B chimed in: \u2018Awesome, early-<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/90s-nostalgia\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/90s-nostalgia\/\">90s<\/a> sci-fi action thriller (the best kind)!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I was on the edge of my seat through the movie. Absolutely didn\u2019t expect the ending. Worth seeing!,\u2019 shared Cody in another five-star fan review.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22524137 lazyload\" alt=\"This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Xenomorph in a scene from "Alien: Romulus." (20th Century Studios via AP)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_235095431-e7a3.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>The film’s creatures are giant and insect-like, putting in some viewers’ minds the Alien franchise (Picture: 20th Century Studios via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018A must see exiting post-apocalyptic movie with beautiful scenery, great acting from Anthony Mackie, and an unexpected emotional ending. Waiting for the sequel,\u2019 posted Maddie, who was among many others hoping for a follow-up to the film.<\/p>\n<p>‘Really, really good sci-fi post apocalyptic film. Brings a fresh spin if your tired of zombies and the usual aliens type of genre. This is something new and really pretty original,’ enthused James McCabe on Google.<\/p>\n<p>Viewers are also recommended to watch right until the end for a post-credit scene.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s just one of several anticipated movies Amazon Prime Video has recently added as a title free for its subscribers, including <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/09\/g20-director-warns-amazon-prime-video-movie-will-change-culture-22872593\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viola Davis’s action packed thriller G20<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/03\/30\/amazon-prime-adds-masterpiece-film-leaves-a-pit-stomach-22818023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the devastating Oscar winner<\/a>, Schindler’s List.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"347\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22524120 lazyload\" alt=\"ENTS [FILM] Amazon Prime's new gripping thriller is 'The Last of Us' meets 'Alien' (SEO)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_239194930-cf4b.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Elevation boasts 80% on Rotten Tomatoes from fans – but a more mixed 56% from critics – and has been the top film on Prime in the UK for weeks (Picture: Vertical\/Prime Video)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, not everyone is a fan of Elevation, with Kristine J saying that it was \u2018so incredibly dumb\u2019 and another audience member calling it \u2018plain awful\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scifinow.co.uk\/reviews\/elevation-review-high-concept-monster-thriller-struggles-to-stay-above-the-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SciFiNow<\/a>\u2019s review observed: \u2018Smartly and tightly edited to arrive as a well-paced 91-minute monster mash, although relatively formulaic, the promise of the premise and Mackie and Baccarin\u2019s charm manages to keep hope alive.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonmovienews.com\/2024\/11\/07\/high-stakes-survival-in-elevation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boston Movie News<\/a>\u2019s James Verniere called it \u2018a modest War of the Worlds knockoff\u2019 while Brent McKnight wrote for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelastthingisee.com\/2024\/11\/elevation-2024-movie-review.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Last Thing I See<\/a>: \u2018If any movie has ever been just kind of fine, it’s Elevation. It gets right in, does its business, and wraps things up in less than 90 minutes.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Elevation is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.<\/em><\/strong><em><strong> The Last of Us season two premieres on Sky Atlantic and Now on Monday April 14 at 2am.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article was first published on February 9.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page – we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of Amazon Prime Video’s most popular films this year has been described as a cross between The Last of Us and the Alien franchise (Picture: Vertical\/Prime Video) Amazon Prime Video viewers have the opportunity to watch an action thriller that\u2019s been dubbed \u2018The Last of Us meets A Quiet Place with a sprinkle of Alien\u2019 by fans already clamouring for a sequel. 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