I was reading through comments from reviewers here, and came across this one (who incidentally gave it a low review): "I have just finished watching 'Open Water' and must admit that I have been left feeling rather confounded as to how I am meant to feel about the content of this film." That, my friends, is unfortunately the mentality of the average Hollywood film-goer. So used to being spoon-fed, that a movie like this will probably seem like total crap. After all, it doesn't tell you how you're supposed to feel and what you're supposed to think!
I found the film to be very suspenseful and a great existential meditation. I may have been lucky in totally avoiding the hype... I was never even aware of this film until my brother rented it on DVD, and was able to view it with no preconceptions at all. I found it very spooky and well made (far better than "Blair Witch Project"). Some of the lines were a bit cheesy, but not too terrible (like the characters repeating "Nobody we know has ever {insert phrase here}"). These few cheesy lines can be forgiven in the scheme of things, particularly with such a low budget involved.
Overall I give this a 7/10... a good watch for the thoughtful, patient moviegoer (yes, an attention span is actually required in this one -- will wonders never cease?).
I found the film to be very suspenseful and a great existential meditation. I may have been lucky in totally avoiding the hype... I was never even aware of this film until my brother rented it on DVD, and was able to view it with no preconceptions at all. I found it very spooky and well made (far better than "Blair Witch Project"). Some of the lines were a bit cheesy, but not too terrible (like the characters repeating "Nobody we know has ever {insert phrase here}"). These few cheesy lines can be forgiven in the scheme of things, particularly with such a low budget involved.
Overall I give this a 7/10... a good watch for the thoughtful, patient moviegoer (yes, an attention span is actually required in this one -- will wonders never cease?).