Review of Open Water 2: Adrift (2006) by Hillary S — 22 Feb 2010

It would be difficult to convey my exact feelings about this movie without giving away the ending, but I'm going to try. Let me start with a note to the filmmakers: it's hard to garner sympathy when your victims are such idiots. I'm more than willing to suspend my disbelief, but don't ask me to hang it by a noose in Times Square. Six people unable to figure out how to get back on the boat is just plain absurd. I just couldn't enjoy the movie as any sense of urgency was lost on me.

With that major flaw standing, the film needed interesting people to keep you engrossedâ??unfortunately it fails there too. Even the more likeable characters are far too often reduced to archetypes. Amy must find the courage to conquer her fear. Dan must find his morality in order to survive. And I must get a bag because I'm about to hurl.