Because for an 81 minutes, 2 sisters getting trapped in an Olympic sized swimming pool, under fiber glass cover, doesn't justify the run time. The girls try to get the employee to open it but she is more interested in the belongings they left outside the pool. I can only hope that the janitor paid in some way for what she did. To start off, the director Eskandari does a great job directing his limited space. The story just worked for me on so many levels, I love how the Clara character wasn't just some one note evil-villain and you learned a bit about her past. It's 12 feet deep, we can do whatever we want Inquires: dwojnovich gmail. Like most trapped thrillers it is all about what drama you can get with the barest of bones.
Google it, it isn't just me. It was pretty much the two sisters in the pool when they really shouldn't have been with their past history of family issues. Feet Deep on Apple Music. Worth a look for sure! It has the feel like it could have been shot in a couple days using one or two GoPro cameras at any neighbor pool. At this time, he closes the fiber glass top trapping them in for a long holiday weekend. The acting was great and I thought that the characters acted exactly as they should.
A very interesting and original little thriller. For a movie that had to be carried by only 2 actors and had only one setting it was done really well. This isn't a groundbreaking thriller but sometimes it is nice to witness how effective cinema can be with so little. The music was top notch to give value to that scene and the strength she used. I won't divulge anymore but will say I felt I gave this a generous 7 of 10 but feel it was mostly deserved. Unaware the sisters are still under the water, the manager closes the fiberglass covering, trapping the sisters underneath.
An emotional roller-coaster for sure as we find out they were abused and they lost their father in a fire. Things get even worse when possible help turns around and extorts them. More of a fan winking cameo than anything. He directs with enough skill to keep the movie interesting in its entirety. Two sisters swimming at a public indoor pool get trapped beneath the pool cover.
My husband went to bed and I watched the rest which was a waste of time. I was pleasantly surprised by this film due to most of the thrillers being shot in the water a disappointment. I have been this way as long as I can remember and I can no longer swim in pools. I made it to the end, which says it kept me interested. I just can't believe they made such an inaccurate movie. This movie did not waste my time. We Are Twelve Feet Deep.
I'm not gonna write an essay here. It was also a very original idea and that is always something that I am looking for. She also develops as a character and we can see she's had her own fair of issues as much as the other 2 characters. But think, what would you expect in a situation like this where they have both been through so much and are meeting up after a while. I won't say what happens but, if you're like me, you'll be screaming obscenities over the ending. A definite watch for any fan of light thrillers and time not wasted. An insulin injection wouldn't save her at the end it would kill her if she was low, for the people that would say but it was a glucagon needle um no they are a syringe and bright orange case and container and have to be left in a fridge and no diabetic carries that with them they keep it with them at home in case of a fit at night, carry Jelly beans or juice or something.
Also, the older sister makes such a big deal about having to give her credit card pin to the psycho pool employee and contemplates being left in the pool to die rather than give it, but she only had like 70 dollars or whatever the amount was in her account. He miraculously pulls off a lot of great shots and brilliant claustrophobic nuances. While struggling to survive, they talk about all their clichéd issues abusive father, drug addiction, petty jealousy, etc. Things get really bad for them fast as the place closes up for holidays. A cover also helps retain the temperature of a heated pool, by isolating the pool surface from cold evening air temperatures. I also don't like when people claim good reviews are fake just because they didn't like a movie and somebody else did.
She could have at least given the girls the medication but she wouldn't even look in the purse. I felt their pain, frustration and agony throughout the whole film. Anyway stopping my rant but that really ruined the whole film other than the stupid things they could have done from the beginning to escape, also she cut open her hand at the end trying to squeeze her hand through the tiny whole she created with the drain lid, pointless keep hitting it maybe once or twice over and an easy climb out. Maybe it is suitable for teenagers less than 14 years old. That it was rife with clichés wasn't even killing it for me. Second, I have a sister myself and the way the relationship unravels and develops between them felt honest and truthful.
In all the survival thrillers I have watched, I have never seen such will and determination from the characters. It's thought provoking entertaining nerve wrecking and everything a real thriller should have. But a great cameo nonetheless among the little known cast. Stream Tracks and Playlists from 12 Feet Deep. Inspired by true events, two sisters become trapped under the fiberglass cover of an Olympic sized public pool during a rushed closing for the holidays. One of the sisters is diabetic, while the other has a date with her fiancé to be who has left her call after call. I liked the fact that Tobin Bell played a small role in this, despite him not being the main character, but it would've been an all too big cliché considering he's well known for the Saw Franchise! The film is a tense, thoughtful drama showing that a brilliantly acted suspense movie is just as good and maybe better than many big budget pictures.
Before I go any further I have to admit that I suffer from a fear of underwater drains. One of the ladies is diabetic which ups the ante. How much can you really expect from a movie that takes place in a pool with only two people? The story is set and shot entirely at a public pool. Such a bad story line. Watching the three interact as the girls try to convince the employee to open the cover will put you through swings of tension, anger, and sadness. And they both made it out alive in the end which was a testament of their strength. It will leave you asking questions throughout and then not wanting to move until it's over.