‘Elevation’: A Great Sci-Fi Thriller with Brains, Heart, and Soul

Director Nolfi and his writers avoid audio-visual overkill in favor of smart storytelling.

(L–R) Katie (Maddie Hasson), Nina (Morena Baccarin), and Will (Anthony Mackie) trek down the mountain, in “Elevation.” Lyrical Media

R | 1h 30m | Drama, Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller | 2024

With his newest feature “Elevation” now released, director and writer (“Ocean’s Twelve,” “The Bourne Ultimatum”) George Nolfi needs to seriously consider referring to actor Anthony Mackie as his good luck charm. “Elevation” is the third of Nolfi’s four movies to include Mackie (“The Adjustment Bureau,” “The Banker”). Whenever these two men work together, each fully delivers the goods.