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May 19, 2024, 01:52:07 AM  | Open Water: Widescreen (2004/United States)
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Stars:
Blanchard Ryan as Susan
Daniel Travis as Daniel
Saul Stein as Seth
Michael Williamson as Davis
Cristina Zenaro as Linda
Jon Charles as Junior
Plot:
In search of much needed relaxation, Susan and Daniel take a tropical island vacation. While scuba diving miles off the coast, the tour guide miscounts leaving them abandoned in the middle of the ocean. As the hours pass, the couple realizes they are not alone as a shark's fin breaks the surface water. Over the next 24 hours, the couple must fight to stay afloat and alive, surrounded by miles of ocean.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I decided to watch this one when I noticed on the cover it said it was based on a true story. Which is mentioned again in the opening of the film. I kind of have a mixed reaction to this one. It is a slow based movie... but that is not a problem for this one. It is expected to be so. I liked the two main characters. Not so thrilled with the ending. But the worst thing about it is that I really don't see any re-watch value to this film at all. While it is well worth the watch the first time around... I have the feeling I would be pretty bored with it if I was to watch it again. Though I can see myself getting more from it if I watch it with the commentary on next time... but beyond that.... can't see myself watching this one again.My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
Out of a Possible 5
(From What Movies I Been Watching on January 25th, 2012)
Member's Reviews
Murder by Contract, a review by Antares
Murder by Contract (1958) 84/100 - A very economical, but stylized B-movie noir that held my attention for its brisk 81 minutes. What surprised me most was how good Vince Edwards was as Claude, the cool, calculating and methodical hitman. I had only seen him in some films he made after his famous stint on television as doctor Ben Casey, and in those films he was extremely wooden. It's a shame he couldn't sustain the promise that's on display here, he's got screen presence. I kind of wish it had stayed closer to the theme and atmosphere it started with, as opposed to the rather lighthearted humor aspect that it veered towards when Claude goes to Los Angeles. There were times when I prayed that Claude would shoot Phillip Pine's character as he was annoyingly over the top at times. It didn't hurt the film, but for me, kept it from being considered a masterpiece of the genre. And finally, the ending was predictable and that is what finally keeps me from rating this any higher. I'd definitely watch it again, and for me, that's high praise enough. Oh, and it was nice to see Kathie Browne, the future Mrs. Darren McGavin in the role of the party girl, aka the prostitute.
What the color coding means...
Teal = Masterpiece
Dark Green = Classic or someday will be
Lime Green = A good, entertaining film
Orange = Average
Red = Cinemuck
Brown = The color of crap, which this film is
(From Antares' Short Summations on November 7th, 2012)
Member's TV Reviews
The X-Files Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd
The X-Files: Season 1
12. Fire
Original Air Date: December 17, 1993
Mulder and Scully investigate an unusual murder suspect - A man who has the ability to start fires using only his mind.
Guest Stars:
Amanda Pays as Phoebe Green
Mark Sheppard as Cecil L'ively / Bob
Dan Lett as Sir Malcolm Marsden
Laurie Paton as Lady Malcolm
Duncan Fraser as Beatty
My Thoughts:
Once again... I spot someone from another series that I didn't realized was in this before today. This time I am talking about the very attractive Amanda Pays who co-starred in The Flash. This is another excellent episode that I enjoyed every second of..
My Rating:
(From The X-Files Marathon on March 30th, 2010)