Meg 2: The Trench (2023)

A wave of dread surges from the screen as the trench’s dark maw beckons. It marries pulsing survival action with a subversive critique of unchecked corporate greed, turning the abyss into a living antagonist. Joaquin Phoenix provides a surprisingly subdued anchor, every gesture laden with tension while the crew battles unmoderated decay. If you relish claustrophobic sci‑fi thrillers that punish adrenaline with moral complexity, you’re in for a ride. Long stretches of mid‑late act pacing can feel meandering, but the relentless pressure knocks the film back into high gear.