Review of Deepwater Horizon (2016) by Compi24 — 02 Oct 2016

A technically immaculate, hauntingly authentic cautionary tale that is easily one of the most painful, effective, and memorable cinematic experiences I've witnessed in a theater in a long while. This second installment in Peter Berg's already incredible "American hero/tragedy/Mark Wahlberg" trilogy expands on all the things that made its predecessor, "Lone Survivor," so great.

The realistic dialogue, the naturalistic performances, the sweeping set piece direction - it all adds up to a film that literally places you amidst the blistering heat of this grave corporate mistake.

It's heart-wrenching, empowering, terrifying, moving, brilliant, brash, and - without a doubt - nothing short of my favorite movie this year so far.