Powerfully dramatic disaster film.

Rating: 8/10 (7 April 2017)

Peter Berg directs this look at the catastrophic explosion of the oil rig Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. On April 20, 2010, project Operational Supervisor, Jimmy Harrell (Kurt Russell) and Chief Electrical Engineer, Mike Williams (Mark Wahlberg) protest the lack of a safety check being overlooked by BP Oil Company bigwigs. The worst managed to happen, when a domino effect of various structural flaws and electrical malfunctions cascade into a horrific explosion. Over 120 crew members on board showed numerous acts of valor to help save untold lives.
This movie had to be dangerous to film. Intense sequences of disaster and disturbing images of tragedy. Kudos to all responsible for sound and editing. There was no holding back the finger pointing to BP for the blame of causing the mega environmental disaster.
Wahlberg and Russell lead a talented cast featuring: Gina Rodriguez, John Malkovich, James DuMont, Brad Leland, David Maldanado, Robert Walker Branchaud, Dylan O'Brien, Douglas M. Griffin and Kate Hudson. Cameo appearances by Trace Adkins and Peter Berg.