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Meg 2: The Trench

  • 2023
  • PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
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Jason Statham in Meg 2: The Trench (2023)
A research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean sees their voyage spiral into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse-pounding race against time.
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A research team's journey into the depths of the ocean turns into chaos when a mining operation forces them into a battle for survival, facing off against Megalodons and relentless environme... Read allA research team's journey into the depths of the ocean turns into chaos when a mining operation forces them into a battle for survival, facing off against Megalodons and relentless environmental marauders.A research team's journey into the depths of the ocean turns into chaos when a mining operation forces them into a battle for survival, facing off against Megalodons and relentless environmental marauders.

  • Director
    • Ben Wheatley
  • Writers
    • Jon Hoeber
    • Erich Hoeber
    • Dean Georgaris
  • Stars
    • Jason Statham
    • Jing Wu
    • Shuya Sophia Cai
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    93K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,360
    776
    • Director
      • Ben Wheatley
    • Writers
      • Jon Hoeber
      • Erich Hoeber
      • Dean Georgaris
    • Stars
      • Jason Statham
      • Jing Wu
      • Shuya Sophia Cai
    • 678User reviews
    • 189Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Meg 2: The Trench: Get The Fuel
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    Jason Statham
    Jason Statham
    • Jonas Taylor
    Jing Wu
    Jing Wu
    • Jiuming Zhang
    Shuya Sophia Cai
    Shuya Sophia Cai
    • Meiying
    • (as Sophia Cai)
    Cliff Curtis
    Cliff Curtis
    • Mac
    Page Kennedy
    Page Kennedy
    • DJ
    Sergio Peris-Mencheta
    Sergio Peris-Mencheta
    • Montes
    • (as Sergio Peris Mencheta)
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    • Curtis
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    • Sal
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    Lele Dai
    • Beautiful Tourist
    • (as Dai Lele)
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    • (as Sui Fong Ivy Tsui)
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    • Tourists' Friend
    • Director
      • Ben Wheatley
    • Writers
      • Jon Hoeber
      • Erich Hoeber
      • Dean Georgaris
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    6subxerogravity

    Typical mindless over bloated sequel...and I loved it!

    Personally, I was surprised that Jason Statham decided to make a sequel to the Meg. Most likely because I did not think the Meg was his type of movie. Not exactly Crank on water or anything. The film is an obvious cash cow but worth the money. No need to put any thought into how stupid this movie its cause it's met to be the opposite of smart. Its entertaining as hell and does not slow down long enough for me to point out the plot holes and the science mistakes. A perfect Tie-in to Shark Week. I went into this baby knowing that I was going to like it and I came out loving every minute of it. It's not met to be Shakespeare but it's definitely a fun experience.
    3Tweetienator

    The Very Sharp Tooth of Boredom

    Meg 2: The Trench is like all those late entries to the Jurassic Park franchise: lifeless, soulless, mindless, dumb, generic. There is no excitement or suspense, no characters one can relate too (at least I couldn't), and compared to fine "shark movies" like Jaws, Deep Blue Sea, Open Water or The Shallows, this one is not B-league but C-league, despite some production value. Also, some well done CGI is no news anymore for quite some time and not very entertaining if the rest of the movies is just crap. I really would prefer to put some of those good old Godzilla themed movies of the 50s and 60s back on my screen (and have some fun) instead of watching this, well, void of boredom ever again. I really like some of the movies starring Jason Statham, but as I don't watch (and like) Fast & Furios movies (the last one I watched was the third entry) the last really good one I can remember was that little movie Homefront, a movie made 10 years ago - simply put, I would prefer to get more class and less mass.
    3ladymidath

    The Only Good Thing Is Jason Statham

    I wanted to like this, I really did, it has everything, giant creature, Statham, shark, but this is just so boring.

    The problem is, it hits every cliché. Annoying kid, paint by the number villain, a predictable plot. Unlikable characters who all behave like cartoon characters.

    I liked the first movie and was looking forward to the sequel, but the irritating characters and lazy [;it just didn't do it for me.

    I don't mind popcorn movies where you park your brain at the door, but they are usually fun. I think that is the problem here, it just was not fun. Statham is the best thing about this movie, he always turns in a reliable performance. The rest of the cast are so forgettable, in the end I was cheering for the shark.

    If I want a good shark movie, I will watch Jaws.
    6Andy_Deco

    Unashamedly ridiculous, but made me giggle

    I had low expectations for this movie, but actually found it somewhat entertaining. It's one of those flicks that's so over the top ridiculous that it's funny.

    As a professional diver for two decades, I found the underwater scenes quite hilarious. They just took things like physics and the gas laws and decided to entirely ignore them. The whole movie, from premise and plot to the dialogue and action sequences was utterly absurd, but I feel that must have been a conscious decision.

    The CGI was okay. It was action-packed. I laughed. It wasn't boring. That's worth 6/10 from me. It served it's purpose: to entertain.
    4Warren_Scott-55087

    DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND WATCH PAINT DRY INSTEAD

    Don't believe these fake reviews by probably paid, semi-professional writers who say the movie is good. This movie was one big bore with no thought at all put into it. It's just a quick cash grab rebounding off the first one. You'll have more entertainment watching paint dry. I myself have more enjoyment spoon feeding my disabled, hunchbacked cousin pudding. The shark in Sharknado looks more realistic than this creation made by some CGI intern at the local community college. No cares about quality content anymore and it's sad for the avid film goer...This is an unbiased review from a real person who loves movies.

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    • Trivia
      Jason Statham was disappointed by the lighter tone and lack of bloodshed in this film.
    • Goofs
      (at around 57 mins) You cannot just breathe all the air out of your skull and be able to free swim the 25,000 feet below sea level wearing no suit.
    • Quotes

      Jonas Taylor: See you later, chum.

    • Crazy credits
      Images of Voidikolia beach in the Municipality of Pylos-Nestoras, District of Messinia, Greece have been digitally altered for use in this motion picture.
    • Alternate versions
      Mainland China version runs 119 minutes, about 4-minute longer than other versions.
    • Connections
      Featured in Half in the Bag: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      Under Pressure
      Written by Brian May, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, John Deacon, Roger Taylor

      Performed by Queen, David Bowie

      Courtesy of EMI

      Under licence from Universal Music Operations Ltd & Hollywood Records, Inc. & Courtesy of RZO Music

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 4, 2023 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
      • Thailand
      • Germany
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Megalodón 2: El Gran Abismo
    • Filming locations
      • Phuket, Thailand
    • Production companies
      • Alibaba Pictures Group
      • Apelles Entertainment
      • China Media Capital
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $129,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $82,600,317
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,002,735
      • Aug 6, 2023
    • Gross worldwide
      • $397,800,317
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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