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I wasn't expecting much from this film just something to make noise while I do other things but I got pulled in by the actress Anna Castillo. I ended up being entertained and even shed a tear.

Is it totally realistic? No lol, then again I never expected it to be with such a premise but it gave me a good thrill which is probably the aim for movies like these. There's also this heartwarming element watching a mother push to survive for her baby. It may have been predictable but the ride towards it was rocky enough to not be boring.

We're outsiders so it's easier to nitpick what she should be doing so a good point for me with these type of films as well is for the main character not to be doing too many stupid things just to create some tension and they didn't do that a lot here. She had her moments for sure but her real schemes delivered well. Plus she's not being annoying and overly dramatic to sell the point. I'd believe someone in that situation will do what she did.

Overall a good survival thriller drama. Don't expect it to be realistic just watch it for what it is. A mother's love journey getting drowned in a silly premise.

Actually I like survival thrillers. This one is great to me. The production team worked hard definitely. We can see that effort in this movie. The woman in the lead role deserves a lot. Cuz she performed very very well. What an actress she is. The container sequences are really good. Actually I didn't get bored even a little time while I was watching it. Cuz it's so engaged. With a limited characters the film team has done a great job. We have to appreciate that effort. Although the story line is simple, the making is good.

Do watch this movie as soon as possible If you are truly like survival thriller movies.

Surprisingly good movie considering the limited cast and location.

When I first saw the preview for this movie my first thoughts were 'crap', 'it's not going to be worth watching look at what it about and basically a cast of one actor' and in a shipping container, in the ocean. But you know what? It worked. I was really surprised but it worked. The emotion are triggered alone with the actor. You're on a roller coaster of WhAt! I'm really impressed especially to leave a review. I really enjoyed it, I have asked my children or my friends as yet if they have seen it and their thoughts on it.

But as I say, don't have any expectations when you go to see a film/movie and you won't be disappointed.

This movie gave me mixed feelings after I finished watching it. It is a good thriller movie that keeps you stressed from its beginning till its end. However, it has its drawbacks and cons. My review will be neutral and summarised by mentioning the pros and cons of the movie, in my opinion.

Pros: 1. Good thriller that puts you under stress and keeps you awaiting for what is going to happen next.

2. The concept of the movie is exciting and painful at the same time. It is one of these movies where you fly with your imagination and make you think how you would react and survive if you happened to be in the same situation.

3. Good outcome of limited characters and space.

4. Some events in the movie were emotional and dramatically affecting.

Cons: 1. The beginning of the movie was too short for me to have my feelings engaged and attached to the main characters of the movie. I wish they had spent more time and gave more details in presenting the relationship between the main characters.

2. The acting of the main characters was kind of weak and did not reflect the magnitude of the calamity in the movie (facial expressions, reactions, decisions, etc.).

3. Some events in the movie were illogical and unrealistic.

4. Snickers advertisement?

Overall, this movie was not a bad experience. If you are looking for a movie that has the pros I mentioned and can ignore the cons, you will definitely enjoy this one.

My actual rating is 6.5, but there is no "half" on IMDB and this experience was more good than bad to me, so it got a 7.

Nowhere is one of those movies on Netflix that you sometimes can overlook or watch and expect absolutely nothing from but I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised!

A Spanish production directed by Albert pinto tells the story of pregnant Mia fleeing a totalitarian country, who must fight for her life when a violent storm knocks the container in which she has been hiding overboard. Trapped, and alone Mia gives birth and is forced to survive to save her baby.

The film is taut, visceral in places (self surgery, giving birth) and quite moving in parts. One of the fundamentals of a good survival story is caring about the protagonist, you actually do feel for Mia and what would be a nightmare scenario.

This could quite easily of turned into a political statement about migration but refrains from the common, cliched Netflix approach. Some minor implausibility aside - would she and a newborn die of hypothermia, highly likely but that doesn't detract from the film's invention and mias ingenuity to survive any less compelling and heartwarming. If you enjoy films like cast away, the grey and other "against the element/odds" Nowhere should keep you watching right till the end.

For women who are pregnant, especially who are pregnant in the last weeks, please avoid watching this movie because based on my own experience, right when the main character's amniotic fluid scene broke, my amniotic fluid broke too and I gave birth the next day. Maybe because it's too emotional and delve into what the main character experiences. Then I went to the emergency room in the middle of the night and gave birth to my first child the next morning. I'm not kidding, I'm just warning you girls.

Honestly, I didn't dare to continue watching this film, even though I was quite curious about the ending of the story.

This is indeed one of the best lost at sea movies I have seen in years. In fact, it should be in the same league as Cast Away. Through out its entire running time, I was almost on the edge of my seat. Anna Castillo's acting is prominently praiseworthy. Her rather natural acting has definitely won my heart.

The film has a fair share of tense, heart pounding, and many a time, breathtaking moments that are truly reflective of Albert Pinto's splendid directorial efforts.

Great direction, great acting, making it a great movie all in all! I'm surprised why there's a lower rating than 7? Watch it... you'll thoroughly enjoy it!

We found this film on Netflix and voted to give it a chance. We are Spanish speakers, but we did keep the subtitles on to ensure we didn't miss anything. This film kept us engaged throughout and we found ourselves really rooting for the protagonist! The pacing of the film was very good, it didn't feel like there were any moments that were slow and dull. We were on the edge of our seats the whole time and thought the barriers presented to our heroine were all so very different and unique. We were sad when this one was over as we definitely enjoyed it! We recommend this one to our family and friends.

If truth be told, such extreme conditions tend to be the biggest motivators one could plausibly find in their life, as these direst circumstances force the best out of us, because only when human beings come face to face with life and death situations do we begin to shine like the brightest star in a gloomy night, we, suddenly, become this unfamiliar version of ourselves we never visualised before, we start doing these things we have never done before.

'Nowhere' depicts the same resilience and willpower of a human being as well as of a mother who would go to any feasible lengths to guarantee her and her newborn child's continued survival. It was a concrete survival thriller that hit right in the feels!

Despite having some problems in the writing, it more than made up for its shortcomings with a competent character portrayal. We care for Mia and her infant, which was imperative for such a story of survival to thrive and succeed as a memorable feature.

When I first added this to my watchlist I really wasn't sure I wanted to watch it but it looked like it could be ok. Tonight I decided to watch. I really enjoyed the movie. The concept was really nothing new but this story with these characters made it different, touching. Everytime she made a new decision to make her situation better I found myself rooting for her. The movie starts out portraying her as a fragile, meek woman incapable of doing anything on her own. Futher into the movie you learn why but you also learn she's made of so much more. You'll find yourself "shouting" at her for some stupid things and crying with her over other things. I'm not going to give anything away, but I will say if you enjoy survival type movies then you should really watch this one.

This high-concept film, 'Nowhere' (2023), successfully translates its premise both on paper and on the screen. The idea of being trapped in a container in the middle of the ocean is a nightmarish scenario. While the movie may seem like a survival flick you've encountered in various forms before, it remains intriguing and doesn't skimp on the adventurous vibes. Certainly, the realism in the film is questionable, and the protagonist seems to have an abundance of tools that conveniently help her navigate through danger, which can make the writing appear to take an easy way out. Anna Costillo's performance is impressive, and she undoubtedly carries a significant emotional weight throughout the film.

Well made and a lot better than one would think reading the scenario beforehand. Having said that, while it is a sturdy enough survival against all odds film, that it could actually happen the way it is depicted is a little hard to swallow. It's never really silly and considering its limitations of mostly being in one small set, it's rather impressive that it works well for most of two hours. The story of a woman trapped in a shipping container that becomes unstrapped in rough seas while she is 9 months pregnant offers a lot of drama. I was also extremely impressed by the fake pregnancy. It is so realistic it's hard to believe that the actress in the leading role is not really pregnant. She, Anna Castillo, also gives a good performance. Prior to the scenario I just described the first half hour or so of getting to the ship is also riveting. My only real problem with the film was the last half hour or so as, again, one questions how it could really happen, but it still a good enough film and I recommend that you watch it with subtitles.

Not at all what I was expecting. A beautiful, heart breaking, gut wrenching movie. From start to finish, you are reeled into the story, and cannot look away. It is graphic and sad, unfortunately there aren't any parental guides on this site yet for the movie, but there is violence and nudity.

I wasn't expecting at all what the movie actually was, but from start to finish, the movie had me on edge and glued to the tv (I don't say that often). My heart broke for Mia, the main character, but the strength and love that a mama possesses are real. What a beautiful movie that brought me to tears in heart break and agony, but also joy.

The poster speaks for itself. It's pretty obvious that this will be an almost one location shooting with one main character. Considering the duration of the movie I wondered if it would entertain me the entire time but it actually did. Anna Castillo plays the main character and she did a good job at it. She's playing the modern MacGyver stranded in a floating container in the middle of the ocean. Sounds boring but it wasn't to be honest. Okay towards the end she made some poor choices but besides of that it was pleasant to follow, mainly because Anna Castillo gave a convincing performance of a desperate survivalist.

7.8 stars.

The cinematography is what most stands out for me with 'Nowhere'. The seascape is frighteningly realistic and scary and at times I felt as if I was there. The storm, the desperation, the futility, the starvation... everything is spot on. The story itself and many of the details are obviously exaggerated and unbelievable, however what the movie does provide is something that feels authentic in its presentation and stimulates the senses. There is some gratuitous violence and partial you know what strewn about the film that was a bit troubling and slightly unorthodox, so I found it to be somewhat extreme. This is not a movie appropriate for a young audience, I'd say under 17 - view at your own risk.

This storyline has been done dozens of times, but 'Nowhere' measures up with the best of them. The dubbing is seamless and undetectable for us English speaking folk.

Good performance, but totally unrealistic. This film takes storytelling to a new level of absurdity, making it a cinematic experience beyond belief. Scenes like cutting through a metal shipping container with a pocket knife and staying afloat on a container full of holes for over six days defy any reasonable expectation. The plot's disjointed nature leaves viewers questioning the movie's reality.

Synopsis: Pregnant, alone and drifting in the sea, a woman trapped in a shipping container tries to survive after fleeing a devastated totalitarian country.

Pregnant, alone and drifting in the sea, a woman trapped in a shipping container tries to survive after fleeing a devastated totalitarian country.

I would not of normally picked this movie myself but my girlfriend wanted to watch it so I sat down and watched it with her. I have to say it wasn't half bad! It is definitely worth your time if you are a fan of the survival genre. There have been a lot of survival movies over the last few years, a lot of good one and, a few bad ones. This one puts a new spin on things I don't want to give away too much of the story but lets just say it takes place in a survival situation that is also during sort of an apocalyptic future of sorts. And there are a few unique plot elements as well that I won't give away, but they are things not typical of your standard survival films which I think actually serve to heighten the suspense here. Many survival films hit a lull at some point where there characters are stuck in their helpless situation for awhile and you get a little bored for about twenty minutes thinking, OK we get it already! But this movie never gets boring like that, it's entertaining from start to finish and you always want to see what happens next.

I love survival movies. Castaway is one of my all time favorites. There are definitely plot holes and unrealistic scenes, but I was still invested in the outcome. Though many on here have given scathing reviews, I don't think it deserves the vitriol by some reviewers. I can't imagine thoroughly hating a movie so much that you willingly keep watching to the end. I honestly think there are some cynical reviewers on here that live to see how nasty they can make a review. I didn't find the nudity gratuitous at all. It made sense to me, and I often think nudity is overused in modern movies. Breasts serve a functional purpose, and that's how they were used here. If anyone is offended by them then I suppose they think of them as purely sexual. If you like survival movies, this is worth your time.