This marks the most accessible and traditional film Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson have created so far, and that turns out to be a disappointment. Their earlier works, particularly *Resolution* and *The Endless*, which were made on a small budget and unfold deliberately, are truly perplexing experiences that gradually reveal their central mysteries. A careful viewer can likely understand what’s occurring during the film's strange opening sequence. And if you still aren’t sure, there is an abundance of explanation later in the story to drive the point home. Anthony Mackie delivers a strong performance; it’s difficult to completely separate him from his role as Marvel’s Falcon, but he functions well as the film's central dramatic figure. He and Jamie Dorn, who plays his EMT colleague, have convincing chemistry that gives weight to the movie’s more serious scenes. There are some nicely done sequences showing their work responding to emergencies, and their tired, familiar exchanges feel genuine. Although the final section relies too heavily on predictable plot devices, it's still a diverting piece of entertainment. If I hadn’t already seen their earlier films, I probably would have liked it more. P.S. Did anyone else notice the synths from Andrew Garland’s *Annihilation* appearing at both the beginning and end?

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