A deeply moving, if incredibly frustrating piece

Rating: 7/10 (4 October 2016)

Deepwater Horizon thrives because of the tension crafted through the impressive ensemble cast and the realistic action, stunts and effects. It has a number of flaws though, which prevents it from excelling and becoming a memorable picture, although the spectacle will tide you over long enough to enjoy and appreciate this disaster flick. It is impressive and it is immortalising for those killed in the disaster, but it doesn't fully embrace the scope of the disaster as much as one wants it too. As I previously mentioned with this summer's Nerve, Lionsgate continue to craft a post-Hunger Games slate and while this is a critical success so far, I'm still unsure they have crafted a model that will have them in line with their competitors. It's expense may be its letdown but I do believe its a story that needs to be heard (and seen - on a big screen!).
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