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Definitely worth checking out, 29 December 2004
Author: Merritt X from United States

Just caught this little gem on DVD and I couldn't have made a better choice. Blanchard Ryan and Daniel Travis play a couple on vacation in the tropics who decide to go on a deep sea diving tour. As the tour comes to an end, they are accidentally left stranded in the middle of the shark infested ocean with little more than their diving suits and each other to cling to. Ryan and Travis are two very charismatic actors who turn in two excellent, high powered performances as the happy couple who have a date with destiny. The film moves at a swift pace, made gritty by the use of video cameras which give it an almost documentary kind of feel. Real life sharks were used to interacting with the actors throughout the filming, giving it a sense of realism which is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Keep in mind this is an indie film void of the usual Hollywood action flick clichés, there are no explosions, digital special effects, corny one-liners or Will Smith winking an eye at you and singing the films theme song at the end of the movie, this one delves deep into some very real fears and emotions. A very pleasant surprise definitely worth checking out.

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