Deepwater Horizon

Summit Entertainment | Release Date: September 30, 2016

7.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 301 Ratings

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Rebecca31Oct 5, 2016

Based on the true events surrounding America's worst oil spill in history. However the use of the phrase "based on true events" is debatable, more like a made up story with pictures of the actual people shoved into the credits. Aside from theBased on the true events surrounding America's worst oil spill in history. However the use of the phrase "based on true events" is debatable, more like a made up story with pictures of the actual people shoved into the credits. Aside from the unnecessary back story for Mark Wahlberg's character and the overuse of bad omens leading up to the disaster it's worth a watch. Very well made for the most part and generally gets better as the story develops. Recommended.… Expand

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netflicOct 2, 2016

A disaster movie based on real events when in 2010 there was a huge explosion on
an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. That incident was considered to be the largest oil spill in US waters.
The visuals are very dramatic. The rest of the movieA disaster movie based on real events when in 2010 there was a huge explosion on
an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. That incident was considered to be the largest oil spill in US waters.
The visuals are very dramatic. The rest of the movie was not that exciting. The rig's personnel talking
technical jargon all the time were in dissonance with music that pumped up the feeling of coming pandemonium.
The last third of the movie describing the explosion is epic. It was definitely very expensive in production
but not very believable. I doubt that the movie will stay with me for any serious period of time.… Expand

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sebastianglzSep 30, 2016

It's visually shocking, with a lack of character development. However, it's a dramatization of a real horror that'll scare you more than any horror movie released nowadays. It's worth.

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sanyrubApr 27, 2017

Excellent first act where the tension builds up like in the best of disaster films while at the same time leaving it clear for everyone of us to see how these repulsive money-hungry companies destroy us, their employees and the planet. GreatExcellent first act where the tension builds up like in the best of disaster films while at the same time leaving it clear for everyone of us to see how these repulsive money-hungry companies destroy us, their employees and the planet. Great second act where the disaster happens. Great scenes. Cringe-worthy third act with laughable group prayer included. Overall, something way better than what I expected from this smaller film which didn´t get much attention when it was released. At teh end of the day, I have never been a big fan of "true stories" in films. But this was good overall.… Expand

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TheMetacritiqerOct 6, 2016

A bipolar movie that fails in the areas i expected unfortunately. The first half is great. It delves into the details of running the rig without being boring. John Malcovich is great as what most people would call a villain but isn't really.A bipolar movie that fails in the areas i expected unfortunately. The first half is great. It delves into the details of running the rig without being boring. John Malcovich is great as what most people would call a villain but isn't really. When the disaster starts, it's all good. And the escense of the movie climaxes with the huge explosion. Everything after that is pretty bad though. It honestly should have ended there. Things get way too action packed and numbing. Unlike a intense battle between two adversary's, there is no weight behind all the explosions as it's just about surviving. This style isn't always bad. It can be good like the beginning of cod ghosts. This is the second movie I've seen in a while that should have ended after it's climax. Anthropoid being the other. Now to see The Girl (please don't suck or I'm talking a break from movies) On The Train. :)… Expand

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reviewfrom19842Jan 25, 2017

Deepwater Horizon has amazing acting not much else. This movie has 0 Cons but only 1 Pro. .

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BroyaxFeb 25, 2021

Souvent la réalité dépasse la fiction et cette catastrophe qui s’est produite en 2010 est assurément du pain béni pour le cinéma hollywoodien en mal d’explosions… et de grosse catastrophe ! pensez donc, une plateforme pétrolière qui faitSouvent la réalité dépasse la fiction et cette catastrophe qui s’est produite en 2010 est assurément du pain béni pour le cinéma hollywoodien en mal d’explosions… et de grosse catastrophe ! pensez donc, une plateforme pétrolière qui fait boum, ça n’arrive pas tous les jours… surtout lorsqu’elle tire son feu d’artifice en pleine nuit, quel spectacle !

Surtout qu’après, ils ont eu droit à une bonne grosse marée noire… et ça, ça arrive un peu trop souvent en comparaison… mais la marée noire n’est jamais aussi spectaculaire qu’une énorme plateforme qui part en vrille… ce n’est pas aussi vendeur.

Quoi qu’il en soit, on tient là un film assez solide (et indéniablement spectaculaire) avec un temps d’exposition assez réduit et un rythme qui ne faiblit pas par la suite. La fin tente de faire maladroitement dans la guimauve à deux dollars mais on a vu pire, je suppose…

Non, les deux gros soucis du film sont bien plus embêtants : d’abord Mark Walhmerde et sa tronche de con, c’est insupportable ! ensuite, la réalisation qui se laisse décidément trop aller au « move », c’est-à-dire à l’agitation et au secouage de la caméra dans tous les sens ! ça aussi, c’est insupportable ! Heureusement que deux vieux sont là pour remonter un peu le niveau, quand même : Russell et Malkovich toujours excellents.

Du coup, le film est assez… gâché alors qu’il aurait pu, qu’il aurait dû être distrayant et.. efficace ! mais au vu des problèmes mentionnés plus haut, il s’avère simplement médiocre, finalement !… Expand

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amheretojudgeApr 20, 2018

there should be rules..

Deepwater Horizon The second half of the feature is enthralling and filled with high pitched dramatic action sequences that ups the ante of it which was laid down since the beginning of its first half as a slow pillthere should be rules..

Deepwater Horizon The second half of the feature is enthralling and filled with high pitched dramatic action sequences that ups the ante of it which was laid down since the beginning of its first half as a slow pill that kicks in later than it should. Peter Berg is no short on execution but the script is the real downer that never had enough crisp to make it in the first place. Mark Wahlberg is investing all his chips in along with a great supporting cast like Kurt Rusell, John Malkovich and Gina Rodriguez. Deepwater Horizon might be informative and factual but it certainly isn't intriguing or entertaining for the audience to be effected by it.… Expand

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