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Black Water
2018 105 min Canada R 18+
★4.1
Action, Thriller
Director: Pasha Patriki
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Description
A deep cover operative awakens to find himself imprisoned on a submarine. With the help of a fellow prisoner and an amateur agent, he must race against the clock to escape the vessel and expose who set him up.
Budget:
$4M
Starring
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Actor
Dolph Lundgren
Actor
Al Sapienza
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Black Water is widely considered a disappointing, low-budget action film that fails to live up to the legacy of its stars, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren. While some fans appreciate the 90s action nostalgia and the leads' physical presence, the consensus criticizes the nonsensical plot, cheap production design, and wasted potential of the veteran actors.
| Screenplay | The narrative is plagued by a nonsensical and clichéd script that fails to provide a cohesive or engaging experience. | |
| Production | Production design is severely lacking, utilizing implausible submarine sets that fail to capture the reality of the environment. | |
| Acting | The film fails to capitalize on the onscreen chemistry between Van Damme and Lundgren, largely due to Lundgren’s minimal screen time. | |
| Direction | The action choreography is limited by repetitive corridor-based sequences and a lack of variety that fails to showcase the stars' capabilities. | |
| Originality | Views on the film's appeal are split: some find it a charming, nostalgic throwback to 90s-style action, while others dismiss it as uninventive and boring filler. |