The Tunnel

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The Tunnel

2021

1h 45m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

Action

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First responders try to save drivers trapped inside a cold Norwegian tunnel after a tanker truck crashes and catches fire.

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

The Tunnel may be shrouded in blistering embers and fumes, but it never loses sight of the victims and helpers, of whom there are many.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 9, 2021

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Beatrice Loayza

New York Times

[A] formulaic, but sufficiently diverting thriller...

Apr 8, 2021

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Mark Hanson

Slant Magazine

The film lacks for the methodically escalating stakes that makes the best examples of the genre so entertaining.

Rated: 1.5/4

Apr 4, 2021

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Jessica Scott

Nightmarish Conjurings

The Tunnel starts out strong, sticking to the disaster film formula with style and efficient characterization. It stumbles midway through, however, falling victim to pacing issues and mawkishness that undermine the promise of the first half.

Dec 22, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

By highlighting the heroism and keeping things focused on the people rather than the spectacle, “The Tunnel” gives its audience something authentic to latch onto and root for.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 17, 2022

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Jayne Nelson

Radio Times

The film's pace ramps up and you'll be almost as sweaty-palmed and panicked as the poor folks trapped in the tunnel.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 18, 2022

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Audience Member

was decent enough, I mean the plot was basic but entertainig

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/25

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Dan D

A schlocky disaster movie that provides as much heart felt sentiment as a root canal.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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Patrick S

Another good Nordic disaster movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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isla s

At first I wasn't especially interested in this film - its not exactly choc filled with explosions and other visual effects to keep you gripped to the screen but the characters are pretty well developed and the story is put across in such a way, with various peoples different backgrounds put into play, that as a viewer your still intrigued enough to keep watching, to see what the outcome is. I liked that there are some statistics at the start, which makes you realise that such things can and do happen, if only on ocassion, in such tunnel type locations. I thought the cast did a decent job and by the end of the film, I was almost surprised how curious/anxious I was. It did feel pretty realistic and that makes it more intriguing. It won't appeal to everyone but I thought this film was pretty good, if unremarkable, its worth a watch overall, yes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Bill F

Truly awful film! Terrible dialogue, annoying characters, amateurish acting and totally unconvincing set pieces all add up to a most irritating experience. You will find by around half way through (if you last that long), that you just want it to end. Avoid!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/26/22

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Audience Member

It's weird how Norway have specifically designed their road tunnel systems to allow disaster films to happen. Like who thought those designs were a good idea? This film had promise with the beautiful, snowy Norwegian landscapes and claustrophobic tunnel setting but unfortunately it's just incredibly dull. Looks like Daylight will continue to reign supreme in the niche tunnel-based disaster genre.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Pål Øie

Director

Thorbjørn Harr

Stein

Ylva Fuglerud

Elise

Lisa Carlehed

Ingrid

Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes

Andrea

Mikkel Bratt Silset

Ivar

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Synopsis

First responders try to save drivers trapped inside a cold Norwegian tunnel after a tanker truck crashes and catches fire.

Director: Pål Øie
Producer: John Einar Hagen, Einar Loftesnes
Screenwriter: Kjersti Helen Rasmussen
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Nordisk Film Production [dk], Handmade films in Norwegian woods
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Action
Original Language: Norwegian
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 9, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 9, 2021
Runtime: 1h 45m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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