Review of Open Water (2004) by Alex V — 28 Oct 2009

This movie stole 80 mintues of my like and I want them back!! the ending was probably the worst ending I've seen to a movie!

This review of Open Water (2004) was written by Alex V on 28 Oct 2009.

Open Water has generally received mixed reviews.

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