Review of Open Water (2004) by Kevin T — 24 Mar 2008

1 star for full frontal female nudity early on. You can stop watching after that.

This review of Open Water (2004) was written by Kevin T on 24 Mar 2008.

Open Water has generally received mixed reviews.

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