As a popcorn chip, it's really worth a look

Gudrun 2022-04-19 09:01:52

In fact, regardless of all the elements, Li Bingbing's acting skills are indeed not dazzling, but it is not to the extent of dragging his legs down and reducing the film's rating.

To me, she is probably similar to Yang Mi's performance in Embroidered Spring Knife 2. She belongs to the kind of existence who does not seek merit, but seeks no fault. In this regard, I think she has done a very good job.

The mother and son in Sanya, as well as the newlyweds, are relatively more awkward. Without that part, I think the film might be smoother and more pleasing to the eye.

Then aside from the above factors, to be honest, it's really good. I originally planned to give it 3 stars, but after thinking about it, for some details, it really hits my liking.

Yes, I'm talking about the scene of diving into the water at the beginning. It really surprised me and reminded me of the "Rescue at the Center of the Earth" I watched before. It also dived from the deep sea and played under the deep sea unknown to human beings. Imagination has a wonderful charm, just for this part, the whole film can be pulled from 3 stars to 4 stars for me

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  • Frieda 2021-12-01 08:01:28

    Much better than expected, with a sense of horror and tension, Jason Statham also maintained the tough guy as always. As a B-level thriller, similar films in recent years can be considered relatively well-produced. The biggest highlight is the attack on Sanya Bay, and finally a place we are familiar with has become a terrorist attack site, very kind. It was also a pleasant surprise to see Dwight and Hiro

  • Fabian 2022-03-21 09:01:52

    The unique breakthrough imagination is reflected in the setting of the mucosal layer at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, and the existence of an ecosystem below 12,000 meters is reasonable. And it is very rare that in the film work, China (Linhai) accepts the situation of being moderately attacked and damaged by monsters, and it is rare to carry out a satirical propaganda to Sanya. The New Zealand visual effects team completed their job as scheduled to stimulate the adrenalin of the audience. The emotional scenes between father-daughter, mother-daughter, and (former) husband and wife are very redundant and bad, and the role of the supporting roles in refreshing and advancing the plot is basically lacking. It is enough for the movie to have Jason Stein, Li Bingbing and the Sanya Swimming Group.

The Meg quotes

  • Meiying: Stop splashing!

    [DJ continues flailing]

    Meiying: You have a lifejacket on!

    DJ: A lifejacket?

    Meiying: Yeah.

    DJ: Oh yeah.

    [laughs nervously]

    DJ: I got a lifejacket on! It's right here...

    Meiying: Shhhh!

    DJ: I can...

    Meiying: Shhhh! Shhhh...

    [Whispering]

    Meiying: The monster's here.

    DJ: The monster's here? No, don't worry about the monster. I got you. If that...

    Meiying: [Whispering loudly] Ssstooopp talking!

  • Suyin: We've got nothing left.

    Jonas Taylor: Almost nothing.

    Mac: How you gonna kill it?

    Jonas Taylor: Evolution. I wanna make this thing bleed. Suyin, what you said before, you were right. It's not about the people you lose... it's about the people you save. Signing off.