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KellyGaudreauJan 13, 2022

Ok, so yes, we have been here before. Nonetheless, the film was still an entertaining ride for lovers of sci-fi and horror genres. It has all the prerequisites of jump-scares and gore for a relaxing Saturday afternoon of movie watching.

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OwynJun 6, 2021

+ Rather nice horror movie with nice pacing and characters

- Visually ugly main character

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Meth-dudeJun 5, 2020

While it's by no means a great movie, Underwater still manages to be a very entertaining and fun sci-fi/horror movie. Supported by more than decent acting performances, an eerie soundtrack and good enough CGI, you can forgive it's clichés andWhile it's by no means a great movie, Underwater still manages to be a very entertaining and fun sci-fi/horror movie. Supported by more than decent acting performances, an eerie soundtrack and good enough CGI, you can forgive it's clichés and the lack of character development. If you're in the mood for a fun, brainless creature feature, you won't be disappointed.… Expand

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tarekaliApr 9, 2022

I recently rewatched this underrated underwater horror movie, pun intended. Folks dispute the acting abilities of Kristen Stewart, but in this role I found her to be focused and action-oriented, showing caring and sacrifice for the well-beingI recently rewatched this underrated underwater horror movie, pun intended. Folks dispute the acting abilities of Kristen Stewart, but in this role I found her to be focused and action-oriented, showing caring and sacrifice for the well-being of others, and gritty determination under pressure. The premise of the movie is certainly compelling, the pitch-black depths of the ocean remain unpierced to humanity as we obsess upwards to space, driven by billionaire egos. There are secrets below which we may never uncover, and some we certainly should not. There are also accusations of riffing off Alien, and some are valid, especially along the lines of embryo design, ship/suit aesthetics etc. But similarities stop there, the movie stands unique. Lovecraft left behind a deeply disturbing mythos of the sleeping old one Cthulhu, and this is perhaps the only movie to bring that to life in an appropriate scale and majesty. My fear of the deep dark is renewed.… Expand

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QuartzcatNov 4, 2020

A surprisingly really good sci fi movie. I had low expectations. I thought I would be annoyed by kristen Stewart but she was ok in the role. Just a couple corny lines but otherwise movie was good and understated.

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VDSMay 15, 2020

In theory, this had disaster written all over it (literally and metaphorically) - Kristen Stewart in an Alien rip off made for the remake generation. I had low expectations, but was proven wrong.

The first plus point, it was a brisk 95In theory, this had disaster written all over it (literally and metaphorically) - Kristen Stewart in an Alien rip off made for the remake generation. I had low expectations, but was proven wrong.

The first plus point, it was a brisk 95 minutes long, which meant it started and didn’t really stop until it stopped. There was no time for inane dialogue from hapless idiot characters, that could only be written by and appeal to twelve-year old’s.

As a regular last-man standing monster movie, I felt it tried hard not to give us too many clichés. There was no forced confrontation between two macho types, or too many headless chicken panic scenes. Ok, so Kristen Stewart was her usual mono-emotion self, but I could live with that because the script didn’t call for anything else. I loved the look of the film. The suits they wore and the claustrophobic feel of the sets, the murky water, it all gelled well.

The biggest minus for me was the monsters. Not scary. Floppy, squidy, gangly things aren’t creepy, they just look daft. Also, the end was a bit lame. Two odd little things I noticed – there was no toothpaste on Kristen’s toothbrush at the very beginning, and I’m sure I heard a sound bite from Alien in one of the early control room scenes.

All in all this deserved more than the critical thrashing that it got. Did it sink or swim? It swam, albeit with a desperate doggie paddle at times.… Expand

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bfoore90Nov 23, 2020

A well crafted and solid sci-fi thriller with good performances but lacks characterization and development. The plot is also very familiar with Alien or 20 thousand leagues but this was a solid film that had me entertained and I thought itA well crafted and solid sci-fi thriller with good performances but lacks characterization and development. The plot is also very familiar with Alien or 20 thousand leagues but this was a solid film that had me entertained and I thought it was a good time.… Expand

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crazyoliAug 30, 2020

One of the best non-Cthulhu Cthulhu movies. Yeah, it rips-off a few things - so what? So do many other movies! Star Wars even rips-off itself! It's a solid movie. Not too deep (pardon the pun) but if you like movies like "The cave" or "TheOne of the best non-Cthulhu Cthulhu movies. Yeah, it rips-off a few things - so what? So do many other movies! Star Wars even rips-off itself! It's a solid movie. Not too deep (pardon the pun) but if you like movies like "The cave" or "The descent" you might like this one. I sure did. As for criticism. Well, let's just say Kristen Stewart does not have too many facial expressions but I still liked her performance. The female lead is also a nod to "Alien", I guess. And I also understand the criticism of the visuals and audio being blurry and unintelligible. That indeed made it more realistic and atmospheric but I wished they had used it more sparingly.… Expand

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ronzamaJan 10, 2021

Definitely a movie a would recommend to anyone who likes aliens, mystery, and horror.
Perfect movie for friday night at 00.30am.

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nutcrackrApr 5, 2020

One of the most underrated movies I've seen in recent years. Good solid horror sci-fi mix that ramps up the tension and threat at a steady pace. Kristen is good in her role. Most of the characters work, albeit some needed a fraction moreOne of the most underrated movies I've seen in recent years. Good solid horror sci-fi mix that ramps up the tension and threat at a steady pace. Kristen is good in her role. Most of the characters work, albeit some needed a fraction more backstory. Action is solid and the atmosphere is excellent.… Expand

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Bertaut1Feb 22, 2020

A well-made creature-feature; it may not be original, but it is entertaining

Underwater was shot in early 2017 and then sat on a shelf for over two years. Now that it's finally seeing the light of day in the January release window - a periodA well-made creature-feature; it may not be original, but it is entertaining

Underwater was shot in early 2017 and then sat on a shelf for over two years. Now that it's finally seeing the light of day in the January release window - a period traditionally dominated by duds and cast-offs; films the studios don't care about for one reason or another. A recent high-profile example is Blackhat, Michael Mann's underrated 2015 cyber-terrorism drama. However, much like Blackhat, Underwater is considerably better than most January releases. Sure, it's clichéd and predictable, and it shamelessly borrows from a litany of superior genre films, but it's also a very entertaining and enjoyable aquatic creature-feature.

At an unspecified point in the future, humans are attempting to drill into the ocean floor at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, almost seven miles down. As the film begins, the station is hit by a series of unexplained vibrations, causing a cascading pressure breach. Norah (Kristen Stewart) and Rodrigo (Mamoudou Athie) manage to escape and seal off the area so as to slow, but not prevent the inevitable implosion of the whole station. Shortly, they encounter other survivors – Cpt. Lucian (Vincent Cassel), Paul (T.J. Miller), Liam (John Gallagher, Jr.), and Emily (Jessica Fenwick). Lucien says their only hope of escape is to use pressurised suits to walk the one-mile distance to the drilling station and use the escape pods located there. And so they descend to the dark ocean floor. However, they soon discover that they aren't alone.

Written by Brian Duffield and Adam Cozad, and directed by William Eubank, Underwater walks a very fine line between rip-off and homage. The most obvious touchstones are Alien (1979) and The Abyss (1989), but one can also see the influence of films such as Leviathan (1989), Event Horizon (1997), Sphere (1998), and Sunshine (2007). In short, the set-up is your classic "group of isolated people getting picked off one by one".

Kicking into high-gear immediately, the opening scene is the initial implosion, and it's a good five minutes before things calm down. In essence, Underwater is the inverse of Alien in this respect, with all hell breaking loose before we know anything about anyone. Indeed, the only character we even see before the implosion is Norah. I wouldn't want every film to open this way, but it has an undeniable kineticism and appealing volatility, which Eubank does a decent job of maintaining throughout the next 95 minutes.

Aesthetically, there's a lot to like here. Production designer Naaman Marshall does a fine job, with the world feeling lived-in and authentic. Making especially good use of tunnels and low ceilings, there's a real sense of claustrophobia. This is aided immensely by Bojan Bazelli's cinematography. During scenes outside, he often shoots from within the characters' helmets, and even when the characters are inside, he often shoots in tight close-ups, heightening the sense of enclosure. When outside, the film uses the limited visibility to its advantage in establishing a tone of ominous danger. Some will probably find these scenes too dark, but I'd argue that that is precisely the point; the characters can't see much of anything, and neither can we.

Elsewhere, obviously inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, particularly Cthulhu, Abner Marín's creature design is suitably creepy and grotesque. The aesthetic element that really stood out for me, however, was Wayne Lemmer's sound design. The implosion scenes are accompanied with some bone-rattling LFE, whilst the ominous ambient sounds of the station are a constant reminder that it's on its last legs. The scenes outside are equally as impressive, with some excellent use of directional sound - it's a film that I would imagine will sound incredible on a 7.1.2 Atmos system.

In terms of problems, well, it isn't really about much of anything. There's a vague ecological theme that's brought up a couple of times, but it never amounts to anything even half-way substantial. There's also next to no characterisation. We learn bits and pieces about Norah and Lucien's backstories, but apart from that, the film is peopled by perfunctory cardboard cut-outs. There's also a rather unjustified use of voiceover to bookend things, and at times, Eubank seems somewhat confused as to whether he's making a disaster movie or a monster movie.

Underwater never manages to rise anywhere near the heights of films such as Alien and Sunshine, but it still deserved better treatment than it received from the studio. Given the January release, the clichéd setup, the two-year limbo, and the bland title, I wasn't expecting much from this, but I was pleasantly surprised. It won't change your life, but it's an entertaining and well-made creature-feature.… Expand

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AndreyDlinniyJan 27, 2020

• You can make a lot of claims and questions about the film, but the whole show is famously staged, a bomb attraction, compensates for all its shortcomings. The film has a stunning visual range. All these wetsuits, cabins, water depths, and• You can make a lot of claims and questions about the film, but the whole show is famously staged, a bomb attraction, compensates for all its shortcomings. The film has a stunning visual range. All these wetsuits, cabins, water depths, and the overall dynamics of the story carried me like a turbo.

• The creators of the film from the first minutes, without going into details and details of what is happening, twists the viewer into the abyss of events. And because of this, the General narrative and empathy for all the characters suffers. Of which there are only seven. Cassel scenario, although it takes an important role, but the dialogues and participation with him, like a cat did not cry. Drags the entire Kristen Stewart movie. I personally am very pleased to see how much she has grown professionally in terms of acting. Grew up, prettier and leveled up skill.

• It is impossible not to mention the juiciest sound and soundtrack. But it is, in principle, be heard still on the trailer. A real treat for my ears. In places, the music is very similar to the OST "blade Runner 2049".

• I don't know what medicine critics got the idea that this is some kind of carbon copy of "Alien." In" Under water", the monster (monsters) and people do not feel like a "predator - prey (victim)"scheme. "Underwater" is 80% action movie, and the remaining 20% action Thriller. "Alien" was more about survival, history, and characters. The General mood, what is happening on the screen and "familiarity" with monsters in" Underwater " takes place in a different pattern. Kristen Stewart's character was dubbed Amanda Ripley... What? From where such thoughts? How are they fixed? And then all the spectators grabbed this banner and dragged it to the masses. "Under water" is a completely independent work.

• The movie has problems with the script and opening characters, but everything about sound, action, Kristen Stewart and the overall visual is just SUPER! I'll go to IMAX next week. What I recommend to you!… Expand

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SkyharteApr 15, 2020

While not the greatest, Underwater definitely surprises in its content, especially towards the second half of the movie. Some of the scared were cheap, but the monsters are absolutely amazing in their design and the costumes worn by the castWhile not the greatest, Underwater definitely surprises in its content, especially towards the second half of the movie. Some of the scared were cheap, but the monsters are absolutely amazing in their design and the costumes worn by the cast definitely add to the "cool" factor… Expand

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BryanModerateApr 21, 2020

I enjoyed this. It was immediate action. It definitely had a huge nod to Lovecraft. Worth renting if you’re a fan of Alien

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Jaguar2020May 15, 2020

A film underwater without a word throws us into a series of events. Excellent cast and excellent production of a fast-paced plot. Musical accompaniment and bad news from the station's artificial intelligence keep the atmosphere of anA film underwater without a word throws us into a series of events. Excellent cast and excellent production of a fast-paced plot. Musical accompaniment and bad news from the station's artificial intelligence keep the atmosphere of an impending collapse. Kalustrafobia. Accidents. Are present. It was especially interenso to watch Kristen Stewart without a spacesuit. Yes, I will say it too. "Aliens went to dive." Great movie that remains in my collection. I rarely watch new films. But this one pleased.… Expand

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kibriaApr 30, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome movie .. The movie was very good. You must simply pay attention to the details. They pay reference to “underwater gods” and creatures from H.P Lovecraft’s writings and think that in itself is awesome because I have yet to see a movie like that on the big screen. The camera work was a bit iffy at times, but I felt it made the movie feel more real. It does have a few bumps in the road in terms of story, but it sure is entertaining. It definitely deserves a watch !… Expand

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AWESOM-0Apr 21, 2020

On the normal movie scale it’s not bad but on the kaiju movie scale it’s pretty good.

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TimbokineboJan 19, 2020

I went in expecting another B-movie and I was so wrong. Executed very well - props, shots, writing, CGI, acting. I loved it. Now, easily, one of my favorite Sci-fi flicks of all time. Inspiring my own work. RECOMMEND.

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kariyerrimApr 16, 2020

harikaydı............................................................................

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FasterFabioJan 13, 2020

As a thriller movie, it goes so well building the suspense. Kristen does an amazing job carrying the movie and the CGI is nice. The movie has a good cinematography, but somethings the director moves the camera too much and the lack of lightAs a thriller movie, it goes so well building the suspense. Kristen does an amazing job carrying the movie and the CGI is nice. The movie has a good cinematography, but somethings the director moves the camera too much and the lack of light puts you in the dark with the characters, but you don’t know what is going on with them... so that bothered me sometimes… Expand

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Joem33Apr 4, 2020

Visuals - aced! Story telling and pacing - aced! The monsters - fresh and indeed Monstrous! The only let down? Why wasn't this film incorporated into the Cloverfield universe? It would've been perfect! I'm not Kristen Stewart's biggest fan,Visuals - aced! Story telling and pacing - aced! The monsters - fresh and indeed Monstrous! The only let down? Why wasn't this film incorporated into the Cloverfield universe? It would've been perfect! I'm not Kristen Stewart's biggest fan, but there're charac she's jes perfect for and she really comes out here!
This is what a sci-fi/horror film should look, feel and be like!… Expand