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Netflix's 'Under Paris' Becomes Unlikely Summer Hit

The French shark thriller captivates audiences with its mix of absurdity and earnestness.

  • Bérénice Bejo's committed performance stands out in the otherwise campy film.
  • The movie blends eco-parable themes with over-the-top shark attacks.
  • Director Xavier Gens brings unexpected seriousness to the B-movie genre.
  • The film's ludicrous plot includes a shark disrupting the Paris Olympics.
  • 'Under Paris' has quickly risen to the top of Netflix's most-watched list.
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