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Water (2005)
Visually Appealing, Emotionally Touching, Funny and Witty
I just saw this last night at the TIFF with no expectations (originally didn't even want to see it). But what an enjoyable film this was!!! The dialogue was quite witty, the stars were attractive and gave very believable performances (my friend said that she was so drawn into it that she forgot those people were just acting and weren't really living the life of the characters). The story had the audience empathize with the situation and all those involved, with lightened bits of humour intermixed with sad/dramatic parts throughout.
What captivated me the most was how beautifully filmed each scene was (in that respect, it reminded me of House of Flying Daggers). The stunning cinematography, vivid colours were all so carefully planned. In every frame, I can envision a beautiful photograph which can be composed from it.
The score was also very good and added to the mood of the film.
Go see it if you have the opportunity, you will not be disappointed (oh, might want to bring some Kleenex tho').
oh, and since it was at TIFF, Deepa spoke a few words (she appears to be very down to earth and sincere) and the cast was also present (John Abraham and Lisa Ray are absolutely gorgeous but very modest and subtle). These people did such a fabulous job, but remain so approachable and true. Am so proud of them!!!!
Open Water (2003)
Terrifying and Gripping
I went into Open Waters not really knowing what to expect, having read very bad reviews along with very good ones. But I am glad I checked it out for myself.
Having been caught in a riptide in the Atlantic ocean and nearly getting sucked into the ocean, I can identify with the feeling of fear being caught in the middle of the ocean, and maybe that's why I may have liked this movie more than some of the other people who've seen this movie and have commented badly about it.
What I didn't like about the movie: the lousy dialogue, the acting in the beginning of the movie (the actors improve somewhat later on), and the hand-held camera work.
What I liked: the terrifying feeling of unknown depicted by the under water camera work and music, the occasional glimpses of the sharks and other deadly creatures in the ocean, and the length of the movie (IMHO it was just about the right amount for this film). This movie had me clinging onto my friend and at the edge of my seat until the end.
7.5/10 if IMDb allowed 0.5, I chose to give this movie a 8 than a 7.