SHARK ATTACKS WORST FABRICATED SHARK MOVIE OF THE YEAR!

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With much of my region experiencing freezing cold temperatures, I was more than ready for a calming summer film set against warm ocean backdrops. That’s when “Into the Deep”, the latest addition to the expanding shark thriller genre, caught my attention. What makes this movie unique is an interesting twist that long-time cinema enthusiasts will find intriguing. The star-studded cast includes Richard Dreyfuss, who famously played a role in the classic shark film “Jaws”.

Despite sharing a common genre with “Jaws”, it’s clear that “Into the Deep” doesn’t hold a candle to that classic. In fact, it’s not even as good as “Jaws: The Revenge”. However, director Christian Sesma and screenwriters Chad Law and Josh Ridgway have some intriguing concepts in this underwater thriller. Unfortunately, the film ultimately becomes just another forgettable shark movie due to poor execution and evident budget limitations.

Cassidy, portrayed by Scout Taylor-Compton, is an oceanographer who’s been tormented by nightmares since her father met a tragic end in a shark attack when she was young. Her partner Gregg, played by Callum McGowan, proposes a questionable plan: revisiting the site of Cassidy’s trauma to search for gold rumored to be in an ancient shipwreck. Despite her reservations, Cassidy, eager to confront her lifelong fears, consents to join Gregg on this ill-fated expedition.

Gregg is given a boat ride by his longtime friend Benz (Stuart Townsend), accompanied by his two barely fleshed-out companions, Itsara (Lorena Sarria) and Ed (David Gray). Once out at sea, the group prepares for their initial dive. However, predictably, their dive is disrupted by a pod of ravenous great white sharks that swiftly attack our unfortunate divers. Despite managing to return to the boat, one of them sustains a severe injury before they can make it back.

Startled by a band of pirate-like individuals, heavily armed and led by an American named Jordan (Jon Seda), who carries a chillingly cartoonish demeanor, the friends find themselves in a predicament. This group has arrived at the location to recover 80 kilos of heroin hidden beneath the ocean’s surface, and they are not pleased about potential interlopers discovering their stash before them.

In an unexpected turn, the central conflict in the story evolves into a struggle between Cassidy’s group and drug-trafficking pirates. However, the sharks continue to lurk nearby, reappearing in a fierce yet ironically humorous manner. As for Richard Dreyfus, he portrays Cassidy’s grandfather, Seamus, who is predominantly confined to a sequence of heavy-handed flashbacks that actually slow down the pace of the movie rather than adding any significant impact.

It’s likely that many viewers are drawn to “Into the Deep” for its thrilling shark scenes. However, these expectations are often disappointed as the film falls short in this area. Despite the clear budget constraints, it’s hard not to notice the subpar visual effects, particularly the questionable digital blood that can be quite amusing. When you remove what should have been the movie’s standout feature, there’s little left to overlook its other flaws.

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2025-01-23 18:56