Review of Open Water (2004) by Timmybwee B — 03 Jun 2009

I thought this was a tense film that plays on two of my greatest fears...being stranded and sharks.

This review of Open Water (2004) was written by Timmybwee B on 03 Jun 2009.

Open Water has generally received mixed reviews.

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