An emotional roller-coaster

Rating: 8/10 (11 October 2016)

I work in the energy industry and I went to see this movie with coworkers. I wasn't entirely keen as it is a movie about the biggest oil rig disaster in history. So I knew it was going to be a depressing kind of movie, the kind of movie that sticks with you and makes you think a lot. I was right.
While I believe this was a great movie and deserves a high rating, to me, it is one of those movies you only need to watch once. The whole movie I was either anxious, angry or sad. This is not a movie you will walk out of with a smile on your face. It sticks with you, which I believe was the point. I was emotionally drained when I left the cinema!
Mark Wahlberg and John Malkovich's acting was exceptional and really made me feel like I was watching it as it happened. A good chunk of the movie is really intense and there is a lot going on, but not too much that you can't keep track.
I read somewhere that BP protested for this movie to be made, it is clear why when you watch it.
I think everyone should see this movie once, but once is enough.