The Shallows

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Ry N @RyGuy 1d A surfer is stranded on a sinking rock in a low tide after she’s attacked by a petty shark still circling her and murking anyone else that enters the water. The suspense is good at first but then falls off when it loses practicality. See more Chris S @Janomi 6d The Shallows proves that a simple premise can make for an incredibly effective thriller. A surfer trapped on a rock with a great white shark circling nearby creates immediate tension, and the screenplay keeps raising the stakes by forcing Nancy to rely on her intelligence, determination, and limited resources to survive. Jaume Collet-Serra keeps the pacing tight, making excellent use of the confined setting without letting the suspense wear thin. Blake Lively carries almost the entire film, delivering a believable performance that makes Nancy easy to root for. Her fear, resilience, and resourcefulness keep the story emotionally engaging despite the minimal cast. Some of Nancy's escapes and injuries require a healthy suspension of disbelief, and the shark often behaves more like a relentless movie monster than a real animal. Even so, the efficient storytelling, strong lead performance, and constant tension make The Shallows one of the better modern survival thrillers. See more VITALII H @freakynickison Jun 12 I had high hopes at first. It looked very nice, I really liked the camera angles and it was well polished when it comes to directing. But the more I watched the more I started to realize that it’s going pretty much nowhere. Idk, something was missing. Maybe more characters, more depth, details, plot twists… It was very plain. Overall I would not recommend it, way too long for such a short story and poor writing. See more Graham M @Greyzer Jun 2 Excellent movie, very exciting and very well made. See more Jaoo G @Jaoogigliotti May 14 This is one of the best shark movies I’ve ever seen. I also thought Blake’s performance was incredible. See more gerald H @RottenGary May 4 Das könnte ein richtig guter Film sein, wenn nicht dauernd Zeitlupe nebst pin-up Ästhetik bemüht würde. Die CGI Delphine sind schlecht. Das Hai-Ende ebenfalls. See more Read all reviews

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