Review of Open Water (2004) by Courtney R — 26 Sep 2012

Terribly executed,terribly acted,terribly directed,terribly ending,TERRIBLE MOVIE!

This review of Open Water (2004) was written by Courtney R on 26 Sep 2012.

Open Water has generally received mixed reviews.

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