47 Meters Down (2017)

Directed by: Johannes Roberts

Written by: Johannes Roberts & Ernest Riera

Starring: Mandy Moore & Claire Holt




Lisa (Moore) and Kate (Holt) are on vacation in Mexico.  To get closer to some romantic interests and also to make the most of their vacation, both agree to do some diving, but safely.  Both enter into a cage to keep them safe from sharks, but as they enjoy their time underwater, the cage falls down 47 meters.  Now the sisters must figure out how to get back on the boat before their oxygen runs out or the sharks eat them.

This film was so intense.  It is the best shark film I have seen thus far.

The best part of the film was the twist at the end.  But besides that, as an audience member, you felt like the characters.  You didn't know where the sharks were compared to other films where there was dramatic irony.  There was no music nor visuals to give away where the sharks were.  You were just as lost as Lisa and Kate.

A third positive is the science and survival techniques behind the film.  I thought at first, Why don't they swim to the top?  Duh.  But apparently that can damage your brain.  Who knew right?

There were parts of the film where the characters' actions were not predictable, but intelligent.  I know if I was in that situation, I would have died so fast.

Everyone go see this film!  I haven't heard much about it, but it is seriously amazing and keeps you on your toes the whole time.

5 popcorns!