Adrift (2006)
Thursday, 28 Dec, 2006 11:18:59 AM
Extra Details: IMDB
›› We reviewed the Region 02 DVD
Movie Mad Review:
A weekend cruise on a luxurious party yacht goes horribly wrong for a group of old high-school friends Amy, Zach, James, Lauren, Dan and Michelle.
Whilst celebrating Zach's birthday they forget to let the ladder down before they all jump into the ocean for a swim. The boat proves impossible to climb.
They are stuck in the water many miles from shore, with baby Sara, (Amy and James' Daughter) left alone on board.
Sara's mother Amy must contend with her aqua-phobia (having seen her father drown as a child) as well as the group's increasing desperation, as the friends begin to turn on each other.
Soon the exhaustion of keeping afloat and the struggle to get back on board begin to take a terrible toll.
The happy reunion turns into a fight for survival.
This movie was titled Open Water 2: Adrift in the States, however it is nothing to do with that movie.
I am a big fan of Open Water, but many people got bored. This is a much better movie for the majority, with a largest cast and much more going on.
It still keeps the originality factor as well as having you think what you would do next.
The ending appears a little sudden, but the actors are good, the characters are good and the storyline is excellent.
All these make for a good movie.
I thouroughlt enjoyed it, and ignore the Pleb's (Dirkwildenborg from the Netherlands) review on www.imdb.com, who couldn't review a fucking Toe Nail!
Worth Watching ?
Certainly worth watching, I feel its better than Open Water, because there is more going on!
DVD Features
- 'Making Of' featurette
- Theatrical trailer
Worth Owning on DVD ?
Definately, really enjoyed this movie, was better than expected!
Our Rating:
3 out of 5.
