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I really enjoyed this movie, particularly at the start. It did kinda lose momentum as it went on but the first 40 had me hooked.

I would say it's better than your average "Shark film" for a lack of better term. "Creature" movie maybe. It has a little bit more going for it and shakes it up a little bit.

I feel like it didn't have a huge budget but this is where it impresses me as it did a lot with what it had.

The acting is fine nothing great but you don't really watch this type of movie for that.

You should give it a watch if you like this type of movie I think you would enjoy it.

A bit of a surprise and a tense and terrifying one at that. It knows what it is and because of that it's able to do what it does and do it well. Good looking Alligators.

In the ilk of "Jaws" homages (and rip offs), "Crawl" stands as one of the more palatable entrees.

There's nothing spectacular or groundbreaking about this fun summer riff, but that doesn't mean it offers no value. At the very least, we can celebrate the successful effort to make a non-sequel or movie based on preexisting IP. Granted, the threatening water predator vs. humans rose in the wake of the classic shark film, but this gator flick has enough original juice to stand firmly on its own.

Part of success comes from simple premise of "Crawl." In the opening phase of a Category 5 storm, a young woman, Haley, receives a call from her sister. Sis has been calling their dad and hasn't yet heard from him. She's worried, as he resides in the area slated to take the worst of the storm. Haley opts to brave the weather, make the two-hour trek and check on dear old dad.

When she arrives at his place, she finds her severely injured father and something even more concerning. Then she quickly understands why he hasn't picked up the phone.

Queue the giant alligators and ensuing chases that take place as Haley and her dad attempt to escape the flooded basement. Fortunately, Haley is a swimmer at the University of Florida, yes, the school with the gator mascot. Her speed and resilience make her a worthy adversary to the collection of gators, and she manages to narrowly avoid death in a string of riveting action scenes.

A few meandering moments explore family drama but don't do much more than fill time. These moments feel entirely forced and only serve to hinder the story's momentum.

The movie is at its best when it leans into the raw and truly frightening action sequences. Kaya Scoldelario displays a knack for playing a strong woman in peril. The movie doesn't work as well if she isn't so solid in the role of Haley.

The movie has no more depth than the shallow basement waters inhabited by the gators, but it's entertaining enough for cursory viewing experience, especially given the brisk 87-minute run time.

I cannot rate this as a 7 because this isn't a very memorable film although it is thrilling and we'll made. Once the conflict begins you are on the edge of your seat with worry for the protagonists it is when they waste screen time with unnecessary dialogue that have nothing to do with the dangers at hand the movie appears campy.

I did enjoy the performances of the small cast and of course the gators. It's a pretty fun filled movie so give it a shot.

I saw this in a theatre with my pal. Had high hopes with names like Aja, Raimi n Ghost House Pictures. The film is fast paced with sufficient kills. Only problem is the lack of character development of the extras. The last good crocodile film I revisited was Rogue n that film had some character development regarding the extras (fellas who get killed off) but in this film, extras r jus killed left right n cente, while our lead pair of father n daughter keeps hanging around in their basement with wounds. One of the best part about this film is the cinematography especially the constant rain n wind. Lots of crocodiles with vicious kills. Tension is maintained with a solid background music. Morgan Freeman's Hard Rain n Bait 3D came to mind while viewing this.

It is easy to dismiss horror and even easier to do so with scares (jump or otherwise, but the former are the ones most "target"). But to dimish what the movie accomplishes would be unfair to everyone involved. The director and editor really know their stuff. The movie has quite some really good scares! Even when you know something is coming, it really hits home. Or in this case the viewer who might have quite the reaction to it (that's what shocks are going to you and your jerking body).

Having said all that, I do understand if some feel this is simple and not to mention way over the top. There's things happening that no human being would do and/or survive and Alligators are probably not as hungry as they are shown here. But suspend your disbelief and just enjoy the ride, with some fantastic horror performances! Not to mention amazing sets and suspense!

Nice and gritty little survival game of wits as a dad and his intrepid daughter try to get through no less than a hurricane just as the floodwaters release a hungry bevy of beauteous and bodacious alligators. Doesn't feel cheap or rushed and with loads of "what's that shadow moving under the water" tension.

The latest in what is proving to be a long line of Croc/Gator horror films, this one holds its head above water (hrr hrr hrr). The premise and setting puts a new slant on things, which is nice to see. It's a two hander, where as a father and daughter pairing, Barry Pepper and Kaya Scodelario make up the bulk of the narrative - they are also under or in water for 98% of the film! The effects work is nifty, the blood letting attention grabbing and thrills are never ever far away. 7/10

Despite 3 or 4 irritating scenes that transpire script mediocrity with let's say 1 or 2 appalling minutes, the film manages to scare the audience with panache, at least me anyway. I was indeed gesticulating in my armchair each time an alligator grabbed and shook a protagonist. Actually, it's not really surprising: as an euphemism, in the horror / thriller genre, Alexandre Aja is definitely not a padawan. Thus, Alexandre Aja has managed an effective film that successfully fulfills his objective: to keep the audience on the edge of the seat during 90 minutes.

Crawl concerns itself with a young woman who goes looking for her missing father in the eye of a hurricane. Eventually she finds him in the basement of the family holiday home, but he is injured and in desperate need of medical attention. There is also the growing problem of this being gator central, and the rapidly rising flood waters are giving them free reign around the town. So the quest to not drown or get eaten begins...

Despite being mostly enjoyable this film didn't really push the boat out (heheh) in any way. For 90% of the film there were just 2 characters, so the film is light on deaths, and when some random no-mark would show up you knew they'd soon be a victim. The gator effects were.... decent and the plot and atmosphere servicable. If you've seen any monster movies at all ever you will know exactly what to expect, but having said that if the concept appeals it's perfectly watchable.

When I read some reviews I sometimes wonder why certain individuals even bother to watch movies... I don't expect a movie to change my core values, trigger an existential crisis or bring about world peace... I expect it to entertain me, and that is exactly what this particular movie did. For anyone who has been through a hurricane ( and I have several) the scenery and CGI brings it on home... I could practically taste the stinging cold rain on my face and feel the pressure changes in my eardrums. The cast delivered their lines in such a natural way that one could be forgiven for believing they were just normal everyday people fighting their way through a terrible situation. Barry Pepper never disappoints, and much kudos to kaya Scodelario... Not just for pulling off the generic American accent, but for carrying the film as a female protagonist who is believable both in her actions, reactions and limitations, not afraid to have her mascara run, and not needing to emasculate every male in the supporting cast to prove her feminine superiority... Take notes angels and busters. I was thrilled that not one scene had her taking out seven angry 'gators with frickin' laser beams on their heads using only her feminine pluck and an origami crane made of rice-paper... There are plenty of jump scares and spine chilling suspense to keep the (simple) plot moving... Lastly, what can I say about Cso-Cso's riveting performance as "Sugar" the dog... Rarely has so much emotion been conveyed with such limited dialogue... Reminiscent of the days of Chaplin and Keaton... Bravo

This film is really catching. Firstly, the plot is interesting, it shows struggle between man and nature. All action is good, but I feel more worried about the dog than about father and daughter. Also it has some screaming moments. Secondly, the cast os goid, I like Kaya Scodelario in this role. So, it's good horror film.

Right, well initially I had some reluctance about sitting down to watch the 2019 movie "Crawl" given the rather poor reviews I had been reading of the movie in local media. But still, I was given the chance to sit down and watch "Crawl", and given the fact that I love movies and believe everything deserves a chance to be seen at least once, then of course I sat down to watch it.

Turns out that I definitely does not share the opinions of the people whose reviews I had been browsing through, because I was more than genuinely entertained with "Crawl".

Sure, the movie had its fair share of cheesy and campy moments, and there were times throughout the movie where you just cringed and curled up your toes, but this is a movie after all, not real life. This is meant for entertainment. And I was entertained. Indeed, things like water suddenly rising up to the roof of a building seemed so far out there that it was painful, and the fact that an alligator wasn't able to crash through a lousy plexiglass shower stall was just downright idiotic. But it was entertaining, and that is what mattered. A movie such as "Crawl" is not meant to be realistic, not even in the least bit, because if it was then the people would not have stood a chance against all those alligators and the rampart forces of nature.

Now, there is a feeling of old school claustrophobic horror movie to "Crawl", and that worked so well in favor of the movie, especially because it often felt like you were trapped in the cellar alongside with Haley (played by Kaya Scodelario) and Dave (played by Barry Pepper).

The special effects and CGI used in "Crawl" were good, very good actually, and the alligators were quite realistic. That definitely worked well in favor of the movie and the enjoyment of the movie.

"Crawl" is by no means a movie that revolutionizes the horror genre, nor is it a movie that brings anything new to the genre. But it is definitely entertaining and enjoyable for what it turned out to be.

My rating of "Crawl" is a solid six out of ten stars.

I know that some people are kind of on the fence with this one, but trust me when I say that this really is a fun Creature Feature. 'Crawl' doesn't try to poke fun at itself but is still fun and startling at times. The acting is top-notch and there's plenty of monster violence to quench any Horror fans thirst. So what if it's not the most original film out there, that does not change the fact that this movie has the right amount of tension to keep you hooked.

It's a little fun movie with some good jump scares here and there. Didn't know alligators could be this scary. It's a short movie and the actors did a pretty good job. If you're looking for something fun to watch, Crawl might please you.