The various sequences and montages of the exploding metal certainly paints a terrifying picture as you wonder how much time is left until something falls. Of course the real magic to the visual effects are the emotions it brings with it. My friend described the visuals being so good, he felt immersed into the disaster, wanting to duck or dive as explosions rattled the screen. You might be amazed seeing the rig, and its crew, get covered in oil before erupting into a fiery inferno you've seen in the trailers. That sound boring? Well those looking for a little more suspense will be impressed when the whole operation blows to pieces literally. For you technical folks, the directors have crafted scenes to mimic the daily operations involved with pumping oil, from watching gritty mud flow through the pipe to the cracking foundation floor. Deepwater Horizon's reconstruction of an oil rig succumbing to its doom is very realistic. Speaking of fire, the visual effects are top notch in terms of computer graphic imaging.
All the extras and lesser billed roles complete the picture as a close oil crew, but much of their time is spent standing around or ducking from fire.
Hudson and Malkovich get A's as well, each bringing the needed involvement to round out the cast. Kurt Russell no surprise plays his usual rugged role, making sure to add the hard edge testosterone rush all older actors need to bring.
But there is also a realistic side brought out near the second half the screen that balances out the heroic theatrics of Hollywood. Wahlberg's portrayal of Mike Williams is certainly a heroic one filled with wisdom, strength, and a calm edge that sets the stage for a natural leader. Deepwater Horizon breaks the mediocre streak and drops him into a position that may net him an Oscar nomination.
LIKES: Great acting Over the top graphics Emotionally stimulating You might be thinking that I have gone crazy, after all Wahlberg hasn't had the greatest roles. Tonight we hit Deepwater Horizon starring Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, and a handful of other actors. Hi, Robbie K here bringing you another review of the latest films to grace the screen. What is it about disasters that we enjoy watching? I could come up with a number of reasons, but the bottom line is that Hollywood has shifted to dramatizing former events as a means for more movies.
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