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Below
2002 105 min United States of America R 18+
★6.3
Thriller, Horror, Mystery
Director: David Twohy
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Description
In the dark silence of the sea during World War II, the submarine USS Tiger Shark prowls on what should be a routine rescue mission. But for the shell-shocked crew, trapped together in the sub's narrow corridors and constricted spaces, this is about to become a journey into the sensory delusions, mental deceptions and runaway fears that lurk just below the surface of the ocean.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$605,562
Worldwide:
$2.62M
Starring
Bruce Greenwood
Actor
David Crow
Actor
Matthew Davis
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Below is widely regarded as a successful, atmospheric genre hybrid that effectively utilizes its claustrophobic submarine setting to build suspense. While some viewers find the plot tropes and the explanatory conclusion disappointing, most appreciate the film's commitment to tension and its solid, ensemble-driven performances.
| Production | The submarine setting provides a highly effective, authentic atmosphere of claustrophobia and relentless tension. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast of familiar character actors delivers competent and convincing performances despite a lack of major Hollywood stars. | |
| Ending | The film masterfully sustains suspense throughout the first half, though many find the resolution and explanatory climax to be a significant decline in quality. | |
| Screenplay | The script offers an original and intriguing blend of WWII war drama and supernatural thriller, though some viewers feel the two genres clash rather than complement each other. | |
| Pacing | The pacing divides the audience, as some find the slow-burn approach immersive, while others view it as tedious or uneven. |