A directing Oscar nomination for Berg?

Rating: 9/10 (31 October 2016)

DEEPWATER HORIZON: Real events - real people. We know what's going to happen, but the exciting thing in the telling is how and why it happened. The events leading up to one of the worst man made disasters in history are suspense-fully told in brilliant fashion by director Peter Berg and his film editor and that's what keeps us on the edge of seats throughout. I learned more about blow out preventers and the fascinating workings of an off shore oil rig than I ever thought I would. The all star cast gives their all which allows us to buy in to every moment. We even get to know these folks on a personal level and the hazards they face daily. The movie also makes a compelling statement about corporate greed. More importantly, eleven people were killed and the closing credits pay a fitting tribute to them. Had it not been for the heroic actions of a few, that number surely would have been much higher. It's probably too much of an ensemble piece for actor noms, but I wouldn't be surprised if Berg gets a directing nom for his work. Score: 8.5. GO.