The Shallows
While surfing on a secluded beach, Nancy finds herself in the feeding grounds of a great white shark. Though stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of her ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude.
Critics Sentiment
Great white shark attacks Nancy and bites her leg while surfing
Shark impaled on rebar and Nancy rescued by Carlos and Miguel
The film drops significantly from the tense jellyfish swim sequence to the criticized underwater chase, losing 1.3 points as CGI effects and logic problems emerge.
The Shallows starts strong with beautiful cinematography and an effective shark attack that showcases Blake Lively's compelling performance. The film maintains solid tension through the middle act survival sequences, but reviewers consistently noted that the final act suffers from poor CGI, logic issues, and an unrealistic climax that undermines the otherwise entertaining thriller.
Full cast
Blake Lively
Nancy Adams
Óscar Jaenada
Carlos
Brett Cullen
Father
Janelle Bailey
Mother
Sedona Legge
Chloe Adams
Pablo Calva
Carlo's Son
Diego Espejel
Intoxicated Man
Ava Dean
Young Nancy
Chelsea Moody
Young Mom
Angelo Josue Lozano Corzo
Surfer 1
José Manuel Trujillo Salas
Surfer 2
Sully Seagull
Sully 'Steven' Seagull
Crew
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