Review of Adrift (2018) by Dufreshest — 25 Jun 2018

Adrift: A Tear Jerker.

A tear trickles down the right side of my face after two successful attempts barring any tears from spilling from my swelling eyes. I'm sitting in seat F5 in theater eight in AMC's Essex Green Dine-In Theater watching the credits of Adrift thinking that crying is alright in theaters with my justification being that the theater room may be the equivalent of a crying room. I have work in a few minutes so I contain myself though I talk of tearing - not crying - to my co-workers, friends, and guests as though Adrift deserves any more of my tears.

A film adaptation of a true story may be very compelling and impactful due to the audience having to relate to very real and possible concepts capable of being within their grasp - within their life. So, without knowing the full actual story, I find the retelling of the story in Adrift well done. Adrift doesn't dwell too long; each scene fulfills its purpose to bring the film full circle. No - not every story has to come full circle to be a complete-well-done story. If any special effects are in Adrift, I don't notice them - which draws me closer to the experiences occurring in the film concerning (at least) the idea of real coexisting entities. Plus, I have a strong appreciation for animations - CGI - done well, especially in conjunction with reality in visual storytelling forms.

I'm glad about not really knowing any of the actors prior to Adrift. What's interesting is as Shailene Woodley appears in the film, a part of me is finding a familiarity with her though - at the same time - after a bit of divulging - I come to find myself wanting to get to know her and Sam Claflin (respectfully as their characters Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp). The acting, directing, and use of the environment within each scene really creates a welcoming atmosphere which confirms the idea of untouchable romance - a love without disturbance even in the seemingly overwhelming and distracting imbalance of circumstances. Surprisingly, the attire of each of the acting members confirms a stronger sense of reality that the audience is not able to ignore.

Adrift really helps one feel - long to feel and experience more. What is so small to someone may be so impactful to another. I think Adrift doesn't even lure the audience; the audience is being taken on a journey immediately, from the beginning of the story through the ending of the credits. The story is touching and leaves one (at least me) thinking of the persistence and subtleness of love.

Nostalgic Moment: The Perfect Storm comes to mind after watching Adrift.

Overall Score: 7.325/10.

- K.D.

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