thumb_up Pros
- + Genuinely novel concept executed on an actual aircraft, immersive environmental storytelling
- + Strong cast chemistry and natural dialogue that feels unscripted despite the constraints
- + Clear audio and solid performer engagement throughout three distinct locations
- + Real-world production value (backgrounds, transitions, staff interactions) adds authenticity
thumb_down Cons
- − Off-center camera framing throughout most of the scene disrupts immersion and feels unnatural
- − Scale accuracy issues, particularly in the limo, break the life-sized presence you expect in VR
- − Tight spaces and camera angles make positioning uncomfortable for extended viewing
- − Technical compromises (likely due to filming on a plane) limit rewatch value compared to studio-shot scenes
SLR actually filmed a full VR scene on a private plane. Let that sink in. Mile High Club isn't just ambitious, it's the kind of logistical nightmare that most studios wouldn't even greenlight. You get three distinct locations (limo, airfield, aircraft interior), an A-tier cast, and genuine novelty that most bedroom scenes can't touch. The question isn't whether SLR pulled off something daring; it's whether the technical execution matches the ambition.
Here's the honest take: it doesn't, but not in the way you'd think. Video quality on Quest 3 is sharp enough, but the camera work is genuinely frustrating. The framing is off-center for large stretches, with the primary performer positioned awkwardly to the side rather than centered in your view. Scale is inconsistent too, particularly in the limo sequence where proportions feel noticeably wrong. These aren't minor nitpicks; they directly undercut immersion in a scene that's already fighting physics and tight spaces. Audio is clear, dialogue feels natural (there's a genuinely organic moment where the performers mention a mutual acquaintance), and the cast commits fully to the scene despite the obvious filming constraints.
What works is the presence. You're actually in a limo. You're actually on a plane. The environmental continuity, transitions between locations, real backgrounds visible through windows, the mundane reality of staff interactions, creates something that generic bedroom scenes can't replicate. That matters. The reaction splits into two camps: those who prioritize technical precision (and rightly note the camera centering issues), and those who value the novelty and natural feel of being somewhere real. The latter group seems louder, and there's merit to their point. This feels less like a scene and more like you're tagging along on an actual scenario.
For VR enthusiasts, Mile High Club is worth experiencing despite its flaws. The ambition alone justifies a watch. But manage expectations: you're paying for concept and cast, not flawless camera work.