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The Meg
2018 113 min China, United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.6
Action, Science Fiction, Horror
Director: Jon Turteltaub
🎭 Based on
«Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror»
bySteve Alten
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Description
A deep sea submersible pilot revisits his past fears in the Mariana Trench, and accidentally unleashes the seventy foot ancestor of the Great White Shark believed to be extinct.
Budget:
$150M
US Gross:
$145.52M
Worldwide:
$530.52M
Starring
Jason Statham
Actor
Bingbing Li
Actor
Rainn Wilson
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2019
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Key opinion
The Meg is widely regarded as a middle-of-the-road summer blockbuster that relies heavily on its premise and visual spectacle rather than narrative innovation. While Jason Statham's charismatic presence is consistently highlighted as a saving grace, critics are divided over whether the film's toned-down PG-13 approach makes for a refreshing, light-weight adventure or a toothless disappointment.
| Acting | Jason Statham serves as the film's primary anchor, successfully bringing his signature action-star charm to a largely generic role. | |
| Production | The CGI-rendered megalodon is visually impressive and well-utilized, providing effective spectacle for a large-screen experience. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely considered derivative, recycling tired tropes and illogical plot points common to the creature-feature genre. | |
| Accessibility | The film's decision to pursue a PG-13 rating is divisive; some appreciate the restrained, family-friendly tone, while others feel the lack of grittiness and gore undermines the tension. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is a point of contention, with some viewers finding the contemplative, dialogue-heavy sequences boring while others enjoy the balance of action and downtime. |