Review of The Shallows (2016) by Javonte J — 08 Sep 2016

Good so far trying to watch a movie as we speak!

This review of The Shallows (2016) was written by Javonte J on 08 Sep 2016.

The Shallows has generally received positive reviews.

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By Molly Henery (136) for The Blogging Banshee (135) on 01 Nov 2018

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By Joe B (1,141) on 26 May 2018

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By Alison Rowat (245) for The Herald (Scotland) (244) on 22 Aug 2018

Kudos must go, too, to Lively (The Town, TV's Gossip Girl), who gives her character true grit, all the while toning down the more obvious ploys…

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By Andy F (912) on 06 Jul 2018

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By Josh D (471) on 31 Dec 2018

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