Adrift

Name: Adrift
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Romance
Released: June 1, 2018
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 56
Cast: Elizabeth Hawthorne, Grace Palmer, Jeffrey Thomas, Kael Damlamian, Lei-Ming Caine

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STX Entertainment | Release Date: June 1, 2018 | PG-13

Starring: Elizabeth Hawthorne, Grace Palmer, Jeffrey Thomas, Kael Damlamian, Lei-Ming Caine, Luna Campbell, Neil Andrea, Sam Claflin, Shailene Woodley, Siale Tunoka, Tami Ashcraft, Zac Beresford

Summary: Adrift is based on the inspiring true story of two sailors who set out to journey across the ocean from Tahiti to San Diego. Tami Oldham (Woodley) and Richard Sharp (Claflin) couldn’t anticipate they would be sailing directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. In the aftermath of the storm, Tami awakens toAdrift is based on the inspiring true story of two sailors who set out to journey across the ocean from Tahiti to San Diego. Tami Oldham (Woodley) and Richard Sharp (Claflin) couldn’t anticipate they would be sailing directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. In the aftermath of the storm, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. With no hope for rescue, Tami must find the strength and determination to save herself and the only man she has ever loved.… Expand

Director: Baltasar Kormákur

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 96 min

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Rex Reed

Jun 5, 2018

It’s a true story, basically a two-hander about a pair of courageous lovers lost at sea, as crushingly hard to imagine as it is to watch, but every element is so perfect that it left me shaking and devastated. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Sheila O'Malley

May 31, 2018

It's not just a story of an incredible feat of survival. It's also a love story, presented with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. Read full review

Keith Watson

May 31, 2018

Director Baltasar Kormákur's film is a simple, acutely observed love story that also happens to be a rousingly stripped-down tale of survival. Read full review

Sara Stewart

May 31, 2018

Adrift is paced like its title, and the story’s momentum is slowed somewhat by constant toggling between past and present. Read full review

Robert Abele

May 31, 2018

There’s a choppiness in the overall dramatic pull that — despite the surface appeal of the stars and Kormákur’s and cinematographer Robert Richardson’s visuals — keeps Adrift from making true waves. Read full review

Soren Andersen

May 31, 2018

Woodley and Claflin make an attractive pair, but they’re not particularly convincing playing people deeply, deeply in love. There’s something lacking in the conviction department there. Read full review

Gary Thompson

May 31, 2018

There is the potential here for an engaging adventure/survival tale, wrapped in a story of a woman finding her self-confidence by drawing on untapped reserves of strength. But Kormákur fails to find any shape in the narrative of Tami’s actual or psychological journey. Read full review

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heathlynn

Sep 26, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the plot twist. Caught me completely off guard. Such a loving sweet story! And this chic is a stud!… Expand

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Sistajai

Jun 1, 2018

Amazing! Loved the romance, the adventure, and the courage displayed by the strong female heroine. Definitely a must-see!!

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benskylerhill

Jun 1, 2018

It’s difficult to watch Adrift and not see it as a combination of the primary aspects of other movies like All Is Lost, Into the Wild, etc. It’s a familiar formula, but this film benefits from strong performances and seamless storytelling methods; as a result, it turns out to be aIt’s difficult to watch Adrift and not see it as a combination of the primary aspects of other movies like All Is Lost, Into the Wild, etc. It’s a familiar formula, but this film benefits from strong performances and seamless storytelling methods; as a result, it turns out to be a surprisingly engaging, even thrilling, drama.

Without spoiling anything, Adrift makes use of nonlinear storytelling, frequently jumping back and forth between two timelines, and for the most part, it works. The vast majority of the transitions are acutely timed and serve to develop the characters and therefore boost the narrative. But there are some flashback scenes that feel out of place, almost as though they were shot simply to add a little variety while adding nothing to the story and detracting from the tone of desperation.

The dialogue is iffy, half of it being realistic and powerful and the other half being cheesy and unnecessary.

Another issue I had with this film was the soundtrack. It really doesn’t add anything to the film and some of the music feels out of place with the scenes it accompanies.

Shailene Woodley is really what gives Adrift the majority of its force. She gives this role everything that she has and it’s impossible to not feel the desperation and fear that she gives to the character of Tami. Sam Clafin also plays his character well, but his strength is less in the tense drama and more in the romantic scenes where his charisma serves to elevate them.

Adrift isn’t a movie you need to rush out to go see right now, but it’s certainly both charming and gripping enough to overshadow most of its flaws and make it worth a watch.

Story: 7.5
Acting: 8.5
Script: 6
Visuals/Sound: 6
Entertainment Value: 8

OVERALL SCORE: 7.2/10… Expand

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Vitor007

Sep 2, 2018

Shailene Woodley becomes astonishing. The film that is based on a true story be a bit of a fantasy. With many points of tension and few of excitement, the film loses in screenplay, but continues to be an exciting story. Hm... Ok. 6.5/10

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osvaldadi

Jun 30, 2020

I haven't read the book, but the movie feels like a good book adaptation. The main twist of the movie is surprising and makes you feel **** near the end of the movie, I did enjoy that part. Adrift is an exceptional story adapted to a movie that is worth watching once, but not more.

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 28, 2021

This film is an easy watch I suppose but I didn't feel it really 'worked' for me. First off, it keeps swapping chronology, in as much as in one scene the main characters are getting to know each other, excited by the prospects of sailing to many exciting parts of the world etc. and momentsThis film is an easy watch I suppose but I didn't feel it really 'worked' for me. First off, it keeps swapping chronology, in as much as in one scene the main characters are getting to know each other, excited by the prospects of sailing to many exciting parts of the world etc. and moments later, we're shown the characters trying to deal with the stark situation their faced with, trying to survive on the boat unable to run properly. I felt frustrated that it seemed like we (the viewer) aren't given all the details about what happened beforehand, what precisely led to the scenario we're shown near the start, until much later on. Of course, I suppose thats the intriguing bit, what the filmmakers hope you'll keep watching for but it didn't really appeal to me greatly. Personally, I tend to prefer a more traditional timeline in films, as I find myself imagining me being in the characters shoes, wondering what will happen next and so on.

Also, there's the aspect that the main characters are (I assume) fairly comfortably well off, so during scenes of them talking about their hopes and likes etc., I can't say I felt particularly bothered about whether they achieved those goals or not, given a lot of people likely never get the chance to try and achieve them but thats not to say that I didn't feel sorry for them at all when things took the inevitable turn for the worse. I felt distinctly lukewarm about this but the acting is decent enough and I wouldn't say I wasn't at all curious about what happened to them ultimately - the sense of perserverance this film contains is admirable. Plus there's also the fact that it is based on a true story I believe and I do like films based on true stories, there's no doubt about that. Its an interesting watch but I'm not sure I'd specifically recommend it as such, unless your really interested in the story.… Expand

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Canadian

Jul 19, 2018

This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. The writing is so bad that the lead female character says all kinds of expressions that weren't even around in 1983 when the film is set (such as "sick" meaning something cool; cheesy; fricking...) It's as if they want the film to be set inThis is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. The writing is so bad that the lead female character says all kinds of expressions that weren't even around in 1983 when the film is set (such as "sick" meaning something cool; cheesy; fricking...) It's as if they want the film to be set in 2018 and can't be bothered to find out what expressions people used back then. There is zero chemistry between the two main characters. They barely knew each other and we're supposed to believe they have this incredible love?… Expand

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