Dangerous Waters - Überleben ist alles

I recently watched "Dangerous Waters" (2023), and I must say that the film left me with mixed feelings. It started off with promise, piquing my interest with its intriguing premise. However, as the narrative unfolded, it hit a plateau, succumbing to a prolonged period of mediocrity. Just when it seemed like the story was treading water, it managed to regain some momentum towards the end, sparking my interest once again.

The overall experience was okay; it served its purpose as a way to pass the time, but it didn't offer anything exceptional. One glaring issue was the noticeable sag in the middle of the movie, creating a lull that tested my patience. Despite this, the film redeemed itself in the final act, injecting a renewed sense of excitement.

One standout aspect that deserves recognition is the lead actress's performance. I was thoroughly impressed by her portrayal, and I couldn't help but imagine how perfect she would be as Lara Croft in the reboot of the franchise. Her talent and charisma added a layer of enjoyment to an otherwise average movie.

In conclusion, "Dangerous Waters" is a passable cinematic experience that may entertain you for a couple of hours.

Perhaps it helped, but I was aware of the negative reviews before I watched Dangerous Waters. I almost expected a really bad movie. What I got was an enjoyable B grade of a film that was both messy and good throughout. Ray Liotta was barely in this, but I must say that I was still impressed by his performance. We truly lost a very talented artist because his intense glare will haunt me forever. I also liked Odeya Rush's performance as the resilient Rose. Rush can act and I think she did a good job with what she was given to work with. Sadly, I can't say the same for Eric Dane. That's not to say he was bad, but he could have been more convincing. It was as if he was trying too hard at times, and sometimes less is more. All in all, I liked this. It's not gonna get any Oscars, but I was entertained. RIP Ray Liotta.

No pun intended - but I could not leave the waters to take any blame! It is not them who are dangerous - but individuals or rather humans to be more exact. That said our main character has quite a few issues ... one of them is going on a trip with her mom and her new lover. As the title suggest not all will go smoothly - rocking the boat and all that.

Of course the characters could not know that - but it did not go as bad as I thought it would be. That said there are quite a few issues with logic and inconsistencies ... her being quite bad with a row, but then quite steady handed later on, when ..... well it almost makes no sense ... it actually makes no sense to be honest.

Anyway, suspend your disbelief - and watch this if you like low budget thrillers ... also nice to see Ray Liotta in one of his last roles (even if only for a short amount of time) ...

Rose (Odeya Rush) is hesitant with her mother Alma (Saffron Burrows) introducing new boyfriend Derek Stipes (Eric Dane). He is taking them on a trip on his sailboat. One night, men board the boat looking for something. Rose is left struggling for her life.

Most importantly, Ray Liotta died while filming this. It's nothing to write home about. He's a creepy captain for a few minutes. This movie would be a lot better as a two person film. Rose and Derek have a good creepy relationship. I'm with this movie up until she leaves the island. The boat is all too unreal. She turns into Rambo and I don't see it.

Dangerous Waters is a film that promises thrills but delivers a yawn-inducing journey instead. With a running time of 100 minutes, it feels like a long, tedious wait in a queue where the end point is just as unexciting as the wait itself. The dialogue is muddled and forgettable, while the characters lack any spark of genuine emotion, making it hard to care about their fates. Watching this movie is like listening to a recital of the phone book - monotonous and uninspiring. So consider this review a kind nudge to skip this flick and choose a more rewarding way to spend your time. And if you do end up watching it, may the odds of staying awake be ever in your favor!