Dead Water – ABC Film Challenge – Action – Y (Yacht) – Dead Water – Movie Review
Director: Chris Helton
Writer: Jason Usry (Screenplay)
Cast
- Casper Van Dien (Daughter)
- Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club)
- Brianna Davis (Jarhead)
- Griff Furst (Focus)
- Chris Helton (Runnin’ from My Roots)
Plot: A relaxing getaway turns deadly for a former marine, who must risk his life to save his wife and best friend from a modern day pirate.
Runtime: 1 Hour 29 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Dead Water starts when former marine David Cooper (Furst) reluctantly joins his wife Vivian (Davis) and best friend John (Van Dein) on his yacht. He has lost a friend in action and needs a chance to relax away from the pressures of life.
However, their time on the ocean comes at a cost, as Cooper learns the real reason why there are out at sea. He must now use his skills to save his loved ones before it is too late.
Verdict on Dead Water
Dead Water is a thriller following a military veteran that is struggling to adapt to life. His wife suggests a getaway with a best friend, however, it turns into a battle he wasn’t ready for but is willing to fight in.
This does keep things pretty simple with how it all unfolds. It does lack the suspense of other movies that have done this in a much stronger way before. The lack of suspense and tension doesn’t make this as enjoyable as it should be and by the end, it feels like the ending is rushed more than anything else.
Final Thoughts – Dead Water is a simple thriller that lacks tension.
