Review of Deepwater Horizon (2016) by James L — 09 Jul 2017

Intelligent action movie, relying more on dramatisation, and sheer spectacle rather than your big set pieces.

This review of Deepwater Horizon (2016) was written by James L on 09 Jul 2017.

Deepwater Horizon has generally received positive reviews.

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By William O (211) on 26 Jan 2018

Deepwater horizon is an exciting and gripping story based on a true story. the acting is great…

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By Daddyo3 (22) on 14 Feb 2018

We watched this the same day as Patriots Day. I thought this was a more enjoyable movie. Totally unbelievable action sequences, but still enjoyable…

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By Lisa S (1,201) on 23 Apr 2018

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By Marco G (122) on 03 May 2018

This kind of things can happen again I hope not but companies as BP with a lot of ambitious needs to be more prepared to avoid more disasters…

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By Atticus B (122) on 11 Aug 2018

The movie really does tell about the real life heroes with a great cast, effects, and emotion to develop how it was like on the Deepwater Horizon…

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By Ayrton C (660) on 18 Dec 2017

Puntaje Original: 6.5 A Deepwater Horizon le faltó profundida; si bien secuencias de acción y de intriga están bien hechas en la película,…

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