User Review

This is a Swedish/Norwegian production, and only the fourth full length feature film written and directed by newb filmmaker Joachim Heden. It's a tense, and well executed film that portrays a very accurate representation of the dangers of diving. The cinematography was perfection. Norway's Lofoten Islands setting was spectacular and breathtaking. The underwater filming was on par with big budget Hollywood blockbusters. I've read some reviews complaining about the writing; sure it's not perfect, but the weird offside scenes add to the real-life "when it rains it pours" events. It was a refreshing non-Hollywood-ed film, and considering this was written by a newb filmmaker, it was still much better than some of the big budget Hollywood flops put together by seasoned filmmakers that have been coming out lately. The score was on point and the acting very convincing. The 80 min runtime was just right, as was the pacing. Had the writing been a little tighter, this would've been a perfect film. It really felt like it was based on true events, and even caused me, a certified diver, anxiety watching the drama unfold. It's a well deserved 8.5/10 rounded up to a 9 from me. Click on my username to see more of my 1000+ ratings and 900+ reviews.