The Elevator (2021): Cast & Ratings
The Elevator is a 2021 drama directed by Jack Cook and Mukesh Modi, starring Eric Roberts as Roman Juniper, Eugenia Kuzmina and Matt Rife. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Its Echo Score is 8/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Directors
- Jack Cook and Mukesh Modi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- D Star Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Elevator About?
The premise of The Elevator without spoilers.
Roman Juniper, a husband and father of three, faces a dilemma when work unexpectedly demands his attention on his daughter’s birthday. Determined to return home for cake, a series of unforeseen circumstances leads his family to worry that he is in serious danger. The events unfold in a way that mirrors the unpredictable nature of life, much like the constant ups and downs of an elevator.
The Elevator Cast & Characters
Eric Roberts leads the cast as Roman Juniper, with Eugenia Kuzmina as Nicole Juniper and Matt Rife as Michael Juniper. Directed by Jack Cook and Mukesh Modi; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jack Cook
- Co-director Mukesh Modi
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Eric Roberts as Roman Juniper -
Eugenia Kuzmina as Nicole Juniper - Matt Rife as Michael Juniper
- Avery Ilardi as Lily Juniper
Also Starring in The Elevator
· 4 more- Avery Morris Payton Juniper
- Dan Gregory Officer Rourke
- Dhruv Modi Dhruv
- Elliot Hebeler James Guy
More from Jack Cook and Mukesh Modi
One more film directed by Jack Cook and Mukesh Modi: The Private Eye.
The Elevator Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 8/100, strongest in sensory experience (20) and weakest in rewatch factor (5).
The Elevator Echo Score Breakdown
The Elevator fails on virtually every cinematic front, delivering a uniformly negative experience. Direction and technical execution appear rudimentary, while performances are widely regarded as inept and unengaging. The narrative offers little coherence or purpose, and the audio‑visual elements further detract from immersion. Consequently, viewers find little value in repeated viewings, resulting in an overall assessment that places the film firmly in the low‑range of the rating scale.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 15
In terms of art and craft, the film exhibits substandard direction and production design. Reviewers note cheap set construction, horrendous lighting, and a lack of visual cohesion throughout the confined elevator setting. The cinematography offers little stylistic ambition, and editing appears disjointed, contributing to a jarring viewing experience. Overall, the technical execution is judged as poorly realized.
- Character & Emotion 10
When assessing character and emotion, the performances are consistently described as crude and unconvincing. Critics highlight flat, over‑reacted acting, a lack of chemistry among the cast, and dialogue that resembles amateur writing. The central protagonist’s emotional breakdown fails to elicit empathy, and supporting characters are deemed unlikable. Consequently, the film’s character work is judged to be severely deficient.
- Story & Flow 15
The narrative structure offers little coherence, with reviewers calling the plot nonsensical, overly dramatic, and devoid of clear motivation. Pacing is uneven, featuring prolonged expository sequences that fail to advance the story. Originality is lacking, and the central premise of an extended elevator confinement is not leveraged for tension or insight. Overall, the story is judged ineffective and unengaging.
- Sensory Experience 20
Sensory experience suffers from a discordant soundtrack and inadequate sound design. Critics deride the theme song as amateurish and note that the audio mix fails to convey the claustrophobic atmosphere of the elevator. Visual style is muted by pervasive darkness, limiting audience comprehension of action. Together, these elements diminish immersion, leading to a sensory evaluation that is markedly poor.
- Rewatch Factor 5
Rewatch factor is uniformly low, with reviewers describing the film as a waste of time and lacking any lasting appeal. The combination of poor acting, incoherent plot, and subpar technical elements leaves little incentive for repeat viewings. Consequently, the movie is viewed as having minimal replay value and negligible enduring interest.
The Elevator Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser The Elevator Official Teaser Starring Oscar Nominee Eric Roberts
Seen The Elevator?
The Elevator FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Elevator, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Elevator?
The Elevator runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Elevator released?
The Elevator was released on August 7, 2021.
Who directed The Elevator?
The Elevator was directed by Jack Cook and Mukesh Modi.
More films by Jack Cook Who is in the cast of The Elevator?
The Elevator stars Eric Roberts as Roman Juniper, Eugenia Kuzmina as Nicole Juniper and Matt Rife as Michael Juniper, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Elevator have a post-credit scene?
No. The Elevator has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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