Aislynn

The premise for this movie sounded so intriguing. And I was hooked on the quiet suspense and dialogue until about halfway through the film. Then things started getting hokey. Ok, I can understand that there needed to be a reason for Bruce Willis' strange ability to resist illness and injury. But hinting at such a comical purpose made me cringe. I began to lose interest in the movie with each dramatic line. I will not spoil the ending, but my GOD. It seemed to be plucked out of thin air and jammed in at the last minute. It was as if all the positive aspects were wasted. I still gave it a 7, for its depth, cinematography and suspense. But BLAH to the end.

This movie received stunning reviews from the critics. But I am halfway on this one. Let me say that Gwyneth Paltrow was absolutely wonderful, yet again. She morphs into whatever character she is playing, and this is no exception. Her vulnerability, awkwardness, AND her strength are played to perfection. I think she carried this movie, in my eyes. Another thing I liked was the realistic nature of this story. The storyline had HUGE potential to fall into a soap opera style, but it didn't. It managed to make the odd ,coincidental situtation seem very real and very fragile. However, something was missing for me. Maybe it seemed like Paltrow and Affleck rushed into something too fast. I'm not sure, but I didn't leave with that satisfied feeling. Perhaps I am too picky, but I gave it an 8.

Maybe I should have seen this in the theater. I'm not sure, but I thought it was a mediocre movie.

Let me say that I like the plot. I like the special effects. I will forever be in AWE of the special effects. But honestly, I was exhausted (or bored) watching this. It was one fight with a wave after another. Splish splash, yelling, twirling, cheering. Then it started all over again. Maybe it was that meteorologist and his overdramatic tone. I think he completely killed the suspense for me, that would otherwise have been created. I mean really; pointing at the screen like a mad scientist, and contemplating out loud about the storm as if he were reading from a John Grisham novel. Yaaaaaaawn. Entertain me people, don't make me cringe.

The final scene of Mark Wahlberg was pretty nifty, and the movie did have a lot of good points, but not enough to make me recommend this to anyone.