I really enjoy this moving but it isn't really that well done

Rating: 9/10 (14 February 2007)

I just have to put that disclaimer there.
I enjoy the movie.
1) I love friendship stories 2) I love the water and freediving 3) I like a movie that can be both sad and funny
Because I would only give it a 7 otherwise.
For me 5 or greater means it is not a waste of time.
The Love story is atrocious. The acting is inconsistent. Some actors, Jean Reno do a great job. The guy with the boat is an embaressment in this film.
The filming is well done, the pacing is well done, and the competition between friends story is great.
I have watched it multiple times, I have brought other people down and made them watch it. How can I not rate it 9 for the rankings?