Last Breath

6.3 - Incredible story. Not quite enough here for a feature length film maybe?

The performances are strong, the story is gripping enough, & the underwater photography & cinematography is done incredibly well. But it felt long at only 90ish minutes (not including the 20 minute delay when my screening froze).

The main issue I have is an issue with all documentary film adaptations. The resolution is clear so early, just by the nature of the story being told, that a disappointing level of tension is lost. This story never gets told if it’s not a miracle. So when the climax shifts from person to person & all their actions, dragging the “tension” out, it feels long. And to do so in service of a rushed finale that gives the true follow up & resolution a few sentences laid over landscape shots, I felt a bit cheated.

Great “dad movie,” easy enough to engage in, & it made me want to see the documentary so it more than does its job. I was just a little hopeful for something a little more.

A short, emotional, and informative true story starring Simu Liu and Fin Cole, who play incredibly skilled deep-sea divers. I really wasn't expecting the chemistry between them and Woody Harrelson to be so strong. It's a familiar cast in general, and they all do a decent job. However, the script and screenplay drown in slow predictability about thirty minutes in. It definitely needed more plot, and I wouldn't have minded learning more about the actual job and company. I loved the editing and different visual formats. Overall, though, it doesn't feel any more worthwhile than the actual documentary.

Alright — true story

Alright — true story

This is based on a true story and it’s a pretty crazy story. Running out of oxygen underwater is terrifying!!!

Great watch and can feel intense. It’s a one time watch for me