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Sea Fever
2020 95 min Belgium, Ireland, Sweden, United Kingdom 18+
★6.2
Thriller, Horror, Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
Director: Neasa Hardiman
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Description
The crew of a West of Ireland trawler—marooned at sea—struggle for their lives against a growing parasite in their water supply.
Starring
Hermione Corfield
Actor
Dag Malmberg
Actor
Jack Hickey
Actor
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Sea Fever is a modest, low-budget sci-fi thriller that attempts to blend creature-feature elements with a rational, research-focused drama. While the film is praised for its atmosphere and grounded premise, critics frequently cite weak characterization and an underwhelming conclusion as key obstacles to its success.
| Acting | Hermione Corfield provides a commendable and nuanced performance that anchors the film amidst its narrative shortcomings. | |
| Originality | The film leans heavily on familiar tropes from genre classics like The Thing and Alien, resulting in a derivative and unoriginal plot. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure and character development are thin, leaving the audience wanting more substance beneath the surface premise. | |
| Ending | The film's resolution feels abrupt and underdeveloped, leaving the central conflict feeling unresolved. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some appreciate the restrained, deliberate tempo, while others find the slow progression monotonous and boring. |