Open Water is shot in an almost documentary style and with two part-time actors. Do not let these facts deter you from catching this movie wherever you can. The film is based on a true story about two scuba divers(couple) who happen to get left behind by their tour boats in shark infested waters. You know the ending of the story but the lead up to it is an exercise in creating and maintaining tension. The film is also great for budding filmmakers on how to make a cheap but good film- this was made for a mere 120,000 dollars. Do not miss it, even if you have a fear of sharks.

Open Water is shot in an almost documentary style and with two part-time actors. Do not let these facts deter you from catching this movie wherever you can. The film is based on a true story about two scuba divers(couple) who happen to get left behind by their tour boats in shark infested waters. You know the ending of the story but the lead up to it is an exercise in creating and maintaining tension. The film is also great for budding filmmakers on how to make a cheap but good film- this was made for a mere 120,000 dollars. Do not miss it, even if you have a fear of sharks.

Open Water is shot in an almost documentary style and with two part-time actors. Do not let these facts deter you from catching this movie wherever you can. The film is based on a true story about two scuba divers(couple) who happen to get left behind by their tour boats in shark infested waters. You know the ending of the story but the lead up to it is an exercise in creating and maintaining tension. The film is also great for budding filmmakers on how to make a cheap but good film- this was made for a mere 120,000 dollars. Do not miss it, even if you have a fear of sharks.(An exercise in creating an uneasy feeling on a minimal budget).

I watched "Open Water" in the cinema back in 2003 when it was released, as the trailer made the movie look rather interesting, and my wife wanted to go to watch it. I do like shark movies, so of course "Open Water" was given a chance.When I came out of the cinema I felt so depraved of money and time. "Open Water" was definitely one of the most boring and uneventful movies that I saw that year.The entire movie was essentially just about two people staying afloat in the water, while sharks are circling in. Sure, this was a movie about a dangerous situation and how people react in a desperate situation.But wow, the movie was so unfathomably slow paced and with almost nothing happening most of the time, it was an ordeal to sit through the entire movie. Most of the movie was just the two main characters floating around, arguing and bickering and trying to remain optimistic and have hope, and the audience in under the impression that sharks are lurking just underneath the surface of the water. However, there is surprisingly little screen time for the sharks, which was a shame, because that is what most of the viewers would want to see.I only watched the movie that one time, and never have returned to it a second time, nor will I ever do that."Open Water" is a very weak addition to the shark movie genre, and there are far, far better movies available if you enjoy shark movies.