Dangerous Waters

What can I say ? Sometimes I wonder how people find the resources to waste on an absolute moronic film. This has nothing to do with budget limitations. The story and the acting were horrendous and truly unbelievable. It already started on the wrong footing when the car's starter motor refused to engage and the mother was tapping the windscreen wiper motor to get it going which it miraculously did so. It's not really an issue, but it wouldn't cost a lot of effort to at least get some of the details right. But that episode is representative for the whole film. Absolutely unbelievable. Even the 1 rating is too much.

I recently watched "Dangerous Waters" (2023), and I must say that the film left me with mixed feelings. It started off with promise, piquing my interest with its intriguing premise. However, as the narrative unfolded, it hit a plateau, succumbing to a prolonged period of mediocrity. Just when it seemed like the story was treading water, it managed to regain some momentum towards the end, sparking my interest once again.

The overall experience was okay; it served its purpose as a way to pass the time, but it didn't offer anything exceptional. One glaring issue was the noticeable sag in the middle of the movie, creating a lull that tested my patience. Despite this, the film redeemed itself in the final act, injecting a renewed sense of excitement.

One standout aspect that deserves recognition is the lead actress's performance. I was thoroughly impressed by her portrayal, and I couldn't help but imagine how perfect she would be as Lara Croft in the reboot of the franchise. Her talent and charisma added a layer of enjoyment to an otherwise average movie.

In conclusion, "Dangerous Waters" is a passable cinematic experience that may entertain you for a couple of hours.

Perhaps it helped, but I was aware of the negative reviews before I watched Dangerous Waters. I almost expected a really bad movie. What I got was an enjoyable B grade of a film that was both messy and good throughout. Ray Liotta was barely in this, but I must say that I was still impressed by his performance. We truly lost a very talented artist because his intense glare will haunt me forever. I also liked Odeya Rush's performance as the resilient Rose. Rush can act and I think she did a good job with what she was given to work with. Sadly, I can't say the same for Eric Dane. That's not to say he was bad, but he could have been more convincing. It was as if he was trying too hard at times, and sometimes less is more. All in all, I liked this. It's not gonna get any Oscars, but I was entertained. RIP Ray Liotta.

Rose (Odeya Rush) is hesitant with her mother Alma (Saffron Burrows) introducing new boyfriend Derek Stipes (Eric Dane). He is taking them on a trip on his sailboat. One night, men board the boat looking for something. Rose is left struggling for her life.

Most importantly, Ray Liotta died while filming this. It's nothing to write home about. He's a creepy captain for a few minutes. This movie would be a lot better as a two person film. Rose and Derek have a good creepy relationship. I'm with this movie up until she leaves the island. The boat is all too unreal. She turns into Rambo and I don't see it.

The movie is so-so. I've certainly seen worse. But what I've not seen worse is Eric Dane's acting. I also saw him in The Ravine recently and he was equally bad. My wife says he was good in Grey's Anatomy but in my two experiences watching him in movies, well, he's just awful.

Odeyo is passable in her role as a teenager caught in difficult circumstances and I will definitely watch her in other films to see how her career progresses. Her character in this role, I think the writing left a little to be desired, but with what she had to work with I thought she did alright.

There is a lot of very slow speaking by actors. Made the movie drag on longer. All in all, probably better off finding something else to watch.