Slow at first but exciting afterwards

Rating: Null/10 (30 December 2016)

This film tells the story of the unfortunate man-made natural disasters in 2010, when an oil rig explodes and spills millions of gallons of oil into the sea. What's more said is that this disaster could have been preventable.
This event is still fresh in people's minds, and I'm a bit surprised that such a recent event has already been made into a film. "Deepwater Horizon" spends a lot of time building up the story, yet it still does not explain the technicalities enough for me to understand why all those tests are being done and what are they for. Honestly, the frequent shots of pipes underwater are more interesting than the test scenes! After an hour, the disaster finally happens, and it gets adrenaline pumping. The inclusion of the oil stained bird is a good touch as it reminds people of the environmental impact of the oil spill. Overall, "Deepwater Horizon" is a little slow at first, but becomes exciting after a while.