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DominArsenOct 27, 2019

Nice shark movie. I must say that there are emotions that I did not think I had. I thought gore and end of the world. Finally there is mystery, drama, end of the world, adventure and action. This surprise tells me that there are still some.Nice shark movie. I must say that there are emotions that I did not think I had. I thought gore and end of the world. Finally there is mystery, drama, end of the world, adventure and action. This surprise tells me that there are still some.

Sympathique film de requin. Je dois dire que il y a des émotions que je ne pensais pas avoir. Je pensais gore et fin du monde. Finalement il y a mystère, drame, fin du monde, aventure et action. Cette surprise me dit qu'il en existe encore.… Expand

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WebMikeMar 18, 2019

This adaptation of the novel is entertaining, but has some serious tone shifts that keep it from being a great movie. Despite that, performances from our leads carry this movie to it's conclusion.

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V1KTORNov 14, 2019

It's a really fun watch for a weekend afternoon.
It's silly , but in a good way.
The CGI is pretty good.
Who doesn't like Jason Statham ????

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tropicAcesAug 12, 2018

It’s dumb fun that (mostly) knows what it is. Is there anything more you can ask for from a movie that features Jason Statham fighting a 75 foot shark?

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FunkymonkAug 15, 2018

What I like about this movie is that the tone just feels right - it's knowingly tongue in cheek without going too overboard with the silliness or campness. Despite being clichéd and at times dumb it also hits the right notes in terms of theWhat I like about this movie is that the tone just feels right - it's knowingly tongue in cheek without going too overboard with the silliness or campness. Despite being clichéd and at times dumb it also hits the right notes in terms of the humour and thrills. Don't take it too seriously and you'll probably enjoy it, it's a B movie after all but a very good B movie!… Expand

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GerardistheWayAug 17, 2018

The Meg is a dumb movie. I'll happily point that out right here and now. It's outlandishly silly in concept and execution and threatens to buckle under the weight of any outside logic applied. But this is precisely part of what makes the filmThe Meg is a dumb movie. I'll happily point that out right here and now. It's outlandishly silly in concept and execution and threatens to buckle under the weight of any outside logic applied. But this is precisely part of what makes the film so fun - it's not trying to be the next Citizen Kane, but rather one that is as knowingly ridiculous as it is brainless, a movie that you can simply pop over to for some decent scares as well as laughs and action (courtesy of Jon Turtletaub, director of the equally ludicrous "National Treasure" films). The cast - including Rainn Wilson, Li Bingbing, Ruby Rose, and Page Kennedy as the typical assortment of stereotypes that come along within this sort of movie - is likable, and leading man Jason Statham channels both his typical stone-faced action hero schtick as well as some of the same comedic timing and wit that made him so surprisingly funny in Melissa McCarthy's "Spy" to give us one of his best performances in recent memories.

True, fun as it may be, the film is riddled with cliches, many of the side-stories are underbaked, and the movie doesn't quite go as far off the deep end as you may hope, but it's almost exactly the best that one could ever hope for from a film that's like a big-budget Syfy Original movie with better writing, directing, acting, special effects and, well...basically everything. For me, that's more than enough - I'll take this over "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" any day.… Expand

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TryASummersaultAug 10, 2018

6.6/10 A cheesy RIDICULOUS somewhat self aware fun shark film. The Meg was very self-aware with it's ridiculous cliché characters and absolutely insanely stupid moments throughout but remained a visual feast for the eyes when we were witness6.6/10 A cheesy RIDICULOUS somewhat self aware fun shark film. The Meg was very self-aware with it's ridiculous cliché characters and absolutely insanely stupid moments throughout but remained a visual feast for the eyes when we were witness to such a lush and wondrous underwater atmosphere with a behemoth prehistoric shark stalking its prey. The characters were constantly annoying and somewhat abhorrent especially the token black guy which was especially bad. A lot of the humor fell pretty flat most of the time but Statham remained a constant decent protagonist. When the shark is sparingly shown the CGI was very well done and it looks fantastic, but for once again being the main spectacle we barely get to see him it seems like. Instead we see many different useless scenes and attempts at tone shifts into more emotional aspects of the ridiculous characters . Also the violence and brutality was definitely toned down for this PG-13 cut and I think this movie would've benefited vastly from the original R-rated cut that was turned down by the studios. The finale worked solidly and was decently satisfying but overall this was at best a good yet utterly ridiculous short film that doesn't really separate itself from anything That's come before. The production value was very solid but for 150 million I would hope it would be. I definitely enjoyed the mana one underwater station lighting and design as well as some vast colorful underwater set pieces. I still think as far as new age shark films go that The Shallows and 47 meters down were slightly better. If you're a fan of sharks and just plain ridiculous spectacles, see this, just know what you're getting into and don't expect Jaws.… Expand

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MadMaxFuryRoadAug 11, 2018

The Meg is definitely one of the better shark movies recently, far surpassing major letdowns such as 47 meters down. But what makes The Meg so great is that it isn't just your average shark film - there's a whole lot of depth associated withThe Meg is definitely one of the better shark movies recently, far surpassing major letdowns such as 47 meters down. But what makes The Meg so great is that it isn't just your average shark film - there's a whole lot of depth associated with the characters and their relationships together were fantastic. Jason Statham was amazing as the lead role in this film, as were the other characters. The film did seem quite prolonged, but The Meg is still full of plenty of surprises and watching it was an excellent way to end the summer.… Expand

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BilalPervaiz58Nov 8, 2018

It is Tremendous because it is not a just movie on shark attack but a Movie in which they explore hidden deep sea places which and never discovered before and which has new giant size creatures there and fighting with them also when it comesIt is Tremendous because it is not a just movie on shark attack but a Movie in which they explore hidden deep sea places which and never discovered before and which has new giant size creatures there and fighting with them also when it comes to Jason Statham its full of Tremendous Action & Tremdnous Dialoges...
So everything Story , Cast , VFX, Dialogues etc is Tremendous...
I really Liked the Film, Best Regards… Expand

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hardcorekiddAug 10, 2018

A massive creature attacks a deep-sea submersible, leaving it disabled and trapping the crew at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. With time running out, rescue diver Jonas Taylor must save the crew and the ocean itself from an unimaginableA massive creature attacks a deep-sea submersible, leaving it disabled and trapping the crew at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. With time running out, rescue diver Jonas Taylor must save the crew and the ocean itself from an unimaginable threat -- a 75-foot-long prehistoric shark known as the Megalodon. The Meg sets audiences up for a good old-fashioned B-movie creature feature, but lacks the genre thrills -- or the cheesy bite -- to make it worth diving in. I'll give The Meg an A-.… Expand

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HectortizAug 11, 2018

I was really not expecting something good, and I must say I enjoyed this film, it’s re comforting to be in the theater room and see how thrilled it’s the audience, everybody was laughing and screaming. Still it was never supposed to be asI was really not expecting something good, and I must say I enjoyed this film, it’s re comforting to be in the theater room and see how thrilled it’s the audience, everybody was laughing and screaming. Still it was never supposed to be as good as JAWS and the movie acknowledged that. Correct film that even with a lot of cliches finds it's way to be fun enough to forget it.… Expand

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Just1nsaneAug 10, 2018

Walking into this movie with 0 expectation really helped out. Now this is not movie of the year nor is it even close to it. I would have to say with the diverse cast and B actors with maybe one A actor it really delivered on characterWalking into this movie with 0 expectation really helped out. Now this is not movie of the year nor is it even close to it. I would have to say with the diverse cast and B actors with maybe one A actor it really delivered on character development and the acting skills were on a good level with the movies plot. Sure there were cheesy moments but the CGI Meg and the environments really were expressed in this movie. I will give this movie a recommendation to go see at the moments as this year there is not very much competitions on big summer action movies except MI6.… Expand

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joyalAug 13, 2018

just entertainment- no logic ,no hard core stories,still meg provides a good watchable entertainment with massive scenes,jason nailed it!

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Meth-dudeAug 10, 2018

The Meg is pretty much what you would expect it to be. Lots of action, CGI sharks, bland characters, cliché story and so on and so forth.... Despite it's blandness, it still manages to be quite the fun ride. The acting is surprisingly good,The Meg is pretty much what you would expect it to be. Lots of action, CGI sharks, bland characters, cliché story and so on and so forth.... Despite it's blandness, it still manages to be quite the fun ride. The acting is surprisingly good, the CGI effects are impressive and the movie is never boring. If you want to watch a fun action flick where you are able to turn your brain off, The Meg will not disappoint.… Expand

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RalfbergsJul 7, 2019

Even though the premise is quite dumb to be honest, if you want some action movie to watch for fun and enjoy Jason Statham's movies, then this is quite good for relaxing. If you want something out of the plot then probably it is 3/10, but asEven though the premise is quite dumb to be honest, if you want some action movie to watch for fun and enjoy Jason Statham's movies, then this is quite good for relaxing. If you want something out of the plot then probably it is 3/10, but as I did expect the dumbness of it when I started watching it and wanted more the action part, then 7/10… Expand

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vancityboyAug 14, 2018

It isn't as silly, but it is a fun summer popcorn movie. This is exactly what you want it to be. Big shark, big scenes, fun ride. Very enjoyable film and packs a big bite! Worth checking out for sure.

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PanchogulAug 15, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy simple, a quienes les gusten los tiburones y las películas de tiburones, valga la redundancia, les puede gustar bastante esta película y a aquellos que les gusten mas las secuencias de acción puede quizás no satisfacerlos por completo, pero al fin y al cabo es disfrutable a todo dar en formato Real D 3D… Expand

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DavidCall360Aug 11, 2018

Fun and dumb just like a summer shark movie should be, let alone one about a massive prehistoric shark. If you're looking for a fun popcorn movie look no further.

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febvelanoAug 12, 2018

This movie might not the best movie but it's hell fun to watch. Specially if you watch them in 4D cinema.

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Alistair111Jun 13, 2019

Its a fun shark film, dont take it too seriously and its brilliant. Hits all the right over the top shark film notes!

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Davrosdaleks1Aug 14, 2018

Don't expect a more serious film like Jaws, The Abyss, or the original book. This is a popcorn film. It's directed by Joh Tuteltaub who directed National Treasure and The Sorcerer's Apprentice and has a similar feel. There are also someDon't expect a more serious film like Jaws, The Abyss, or the original book. This is a popcorn film. It's directed by Joh Tuteltaub who directed National Treasure and The Sorcerer's Apprentice and has a similar feel. There are also some script issues. (Rainn Wilson's rich boss has some good lines but either the writer or actor seemed to have trouble with making him feel consistent. Page Kennedy appears to be straight man only to suddenly become the comical relief two-thirds in.) Still, although this is a lightweight film, its appeal.

The characters are likable and mostly understandable, and the actors all seem to be having a nice time. Special credit should be given to Shuya Sophia Cai who is remarkably good for a child actress.

Besides the film has a giant shark, and it is hard not to entertain with it. Although PG-13, I felt the violence was done pretty effectively under the restraints. There are a few pretty tense and eye-catching moments here. The final shark fight is completely unbelievable, but man is it fun to watch in how over-the-top it is. Overall, the film isn't deep but a lot of fun.… Expand

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OH_RickNMortyAug 13, 2018

A very thrilling film, especially with Statham playing its protagonist. It was completely gripping almost the whole way through the film. The CGI Megladon looked as if it’d come from a real-life ocean! 7/10.

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Daniellockhart0Sep 13, 2018

Okay this is a movie that knows what it is and what it wants to show. Its a fun and fast paste movie yes some flaws like messy script and some stupid scenes but it is still a fun time i highly recommend you see it.

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clarkaddisonSep 13, 2018

I think this film is good. It surprises you on how you take it to be a huge Jaws rip off, but it does more than that. Without going into the spoiler section so quickly just know if you like B+ or B movies or summer blockbusters or maybe wantI think this film is good. It surprises you on how you take it to be a huge Jaws rip off, but it does more than that. Without going into the spoiler section so quickly just know if you like B+ or B movies or summer blockbusters or maybe want to see a hardcore yet still softie Jason then this film is perfect for you. If you had an inclination of watching this act on it. Just don’t do IMAX It isn’t worth the extra bit for IMAX. Shuya Sophia Cai playing Meiying is the greatest thing of this film. I am over exaggerating but my gosh she is so adorable and has actual chemistry with Jason. In comparison to another summer blockbuster Sophia does so much better than Isabella Sermon. The girl who was in Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom. Cai is 2 years younger!! She did have one film experience before the Meg unlike Isabella who had her acting debut with Fallen Kingdom. Jason does great, arguably his best work in a long time. This movie is just a lot of fun. There are series moments, but they are in good taste and make sense on how they go about. So yes it`s a fun end of summer movie.… Expand

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JACK15qJun 28, 2020

I love this movie it has action, entertainment and hilarious scenes. I don't know why lots of people are hating.

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Morze232Sep 14, 2020

The subject is very interesting and it could be better for me, but there are no other films like this on the market.

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Computey18Mar 3, 2023

One of the "better" shark films for all of what's that worth. I hoping the sequel will be better.

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Ansatsu83Sep 3, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I personally thought this was better than jaws in many regards. I will say its good, I think its worth the ticket price, and its definitely not a shot by shot remake of jaws. The biggest flaw is the obvious cgi in the creature design... But it does its job. If you think someone is going to die off, chances are they are. It follows a lot of standard tropes in the genre... Minor spoiler alert, the black guy doesn't die. If you liked Jaws, there is a good chance you will like this.… Expand