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I enjoyed this movie from start to finish. It was tense and well directed. I felt the claustrophobia of the bell, the white knuckle desperation, the clock ticking, and the disbelief when Chris was okay. (It's still unfathomable that he comes out of this unscathed.)

Some other viewers felt this movie was long enough or developed enough. Personally I found the shorter run time to only increase the tension and really highlights how simultaneously fast and long everything takes to unfold. There could have been some more dimension built for the characters, but I don't think that's the story they wanted to tell. I think they accomplished what they set out to and did it well.

A couple of divers go into the North Sea to carry out essential maintenance on the pipelines, they hit a snag and one of the team, Chris Lemons, breaks away, getting lost in the depths, a desperate mission to bring him back begins.

I'll start by saying, I did enjoy it, and after some of the atrocious films I've seen on the big screen recently, it did at least hold my attention. For me it looks and feels like a made for TV movie, the appeal was seeing Woody Harrelson.

In this day and age, with energy bills sky high, people are a lot more aware of underwater structures, such as pipes and energy lines, so it definitely has a relevance.

I have a massive phobia about open water, plus an appreciation for how much claustrophobia can really affect some people, this film has elements of both. It does pack in some tension and at times it leaves you feeling quite literally breathless.

I didn't feel particularly engaged with the characters on an emotional level, but that's the story I guess, they chose not to give them lengthy introductions.

Some of the camera work was good, best of all, the lighting, they got it spot on, it's suitably dark and gloomy, they never went overboard with the lights, smart choice.

It's worth taking another look at the documentary, it's still an incredible story of survival, it's a tremendous watch.

The acting was a mixed bag, I thought Mark Bonnar came across well, Harrelson was ok, I found Simu Liu a little wooden, I know he was playing the aloof, serious guy, but he just felt blank.

Overall it's a solid movie, I just feel that they didn't make the most out of a truly compelling and powerful story. I fear it'll be forgotten fairly quickly.

6/10.

What is supposed to be a routine repair in the North Sea off the shore of Scotland turns into a race against time and a life-or-death situation for a trio of deep-sea divers.

This movie is based on a miraculous true story. The story is one of resilience, teamwork, and bravery. It is told in a way that gives the viewer an idea of the profession and the part everyone plays. The visuals are outstanding, showing the awe-inspiring depth of the ocean and the risk deep-sea divers take regularly. With a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes, this movie will have the viewer on the edge of their seat, holding their breath from the beginning to the end. This movie is worth a trip to the theater to appreciate this incredible story.

While I keep hearing that the 2019 documentary (co-directed by Alex Parkinson, who also directs this) tackled the story a lot better, I like to think what works for and against the film is its 90-minute runtime. A story of this kind needs greater character establishment scenes and dialogue to make us really care for the lead(s) in underwater peril. That unfortunately isn't the case here as we dive into the core incident almost straight away, with time ticking fast. On the flip side, it maintains the thrill quotient all through by keeping things eventful and busy. The central performances (Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole, and Cliff Curtis) are quite solid, plus the production design and visual effects are neatly done. The real-life footage at the end indicates the camaraderie between the men, which also made me want to see more of the documentary. It also made me think about the dangerous jobs that humans often sign up for.

I watched it. I was shocked by it. Seeing all the technology and things they do just to get to the bottom of the sea. It seems as complicated as going to the moon. It's really impressive and hard working. For me, I would have just not have bothered. Lol. Technology would be behind with me on charge. It seems so intense and scary to do that kind of work. Especially in dangerous seas. The scenes were intense and driven with hopes and fears. It's really something to see people work together and depend on each other. I think the only thing this movie is lacking is it felt too short, like it needed something else. But, my criticism lacks creativity since I don't know what could be added to it.