Review of Open Water (2004) by Dov D — 11 Sep 2013

Low budget film but high and intense in execution.. Very disturbing knowing that it is based on a true story...

This review of Open Water (2004) was written by Dov D on 11 Sep 2013.

Open Water has generally received mixed reviews.

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