Adrift

Not to be confused with the Shailene Woodley theatrical film from a couple years ago, this early 90s TV movie feels like it resulted from the popularity of an Australian movie from 1989 called DEAD CALM starring Nicole Kidman and Sam Neill. While not exactly alike, there are definite similarities. Sadly, this one pales in comparison. It is a rather unpleasant experience with scenes obviously meant for tension and suspense that instead come across as merely gratuitous - thankfully the more gruesome moments take place offscreen. To what degree this movie works is thanks to the underrated acting chops of Kate Jackson. I've always felt she was an actress just a project or two away from great things. (She was the first choice for Meryl Streep's role in KRAMER VS KRAMER, but the producers of CHARLIE'S ANGELS wouldn't let her out of her contract.) She carries the bulk of this project on her shoulders, and one can't help but wish she was in a better movie with better performances - a young actress named Kelly Rowan is absolutely dreadful as the female antagonist. It's an instantly forgettable movie that sinks almost as badly as the Titanic.

Voyage from 1993 with Rutger Hauer, Eric Roberts and Connie Nielsen, And the Sea Will Tell with Rachel Ward and Richard Crenna from 1991, both of which I prefer over Dead Calm as a few here have already mentioned here. I very much like Bruce Greenwood, which is why I sat through this movie in the first place but am certainly disappointed. I would definitely check out the first two movies as mentioned, especially And the Sea Will Tell (from the true crime story written by the lawyer, Vincent Bugliosi, who actually defended the woman in the story years ago. I remember it being a bit hit when it played on television years ago).

This is a similar movie to that of "Dead Calm". There are not many movies with this story line so it was nice to see on TV years ago. The acting and story were good. The movie had some twist and made it really good. This isn't the movie with all the G.I. Computer fake stuff! It was shot in New Zealand. Give it a chance if you like boat movies! I got it on DVD!

Even tho its a TV movie its quite good. If you like Dead Calm then you will like this one. Since there are not many boat movies like it. Hard to find on DVD and not available on Blu-ray. Most likely will not see on Netflix. Anyway back to the movie. It does have a good story and kept me interested. I love boats and sailing and this kinda thing does happen around the world, probably more then we know. I'm lucky since I have 2 copies of this movie!

This is the best comedy I've ever seen! Two badly acted psychos terrorise two badly acted partners on a badly acted boat! Okay I think I've overkilled it a bit now. Sorry. Anyway, I couldn't catch the plot 'cause I was laughing so hard. Actually, I told you it earlier. This is definitely a bad movie, not even so bad it's good, it's just, well, bad! Rating: 1/5