project_x5 Reviews

Into the Blue (2005)

Not nearly as bad as you think

[8/10 · 29 September 2005]

Into The Blue is surprisingly better than everyone is making it out to be. Don't go in expecting The English Patient, it's just a bit of summer fun. The plot is intriguing, original and even unpredictable. The acting was believable, and the photography was absolutely stunning. It's not as much of a 'thriller' as I would like it to be, but I definitely don't think anyone who goes in with the right mindset will be disappointed with this film.

Into the Blue is a thriller set in the deep, shark-infested waters of the Bahamas. When four young divers discover a legendary shipwreck rumored to contain millions in gold at the bottom of the sea, they believe their dream of buried treasure has come true. But nearby on the ocean floor, a sunken plane full of cocaine threatens their find. The friends make a pact to keep quiet about both discoveries so they can excavate the shipwreck before a rival treasure hunter uncovers their secret and beats them to the gold. But their plan goes awry when they realize dangerous smugglers are already closing in on the missing plane, and one of the friends makes a fatal decision that quickly turns the treasure hunters into the hunted.

Starring Jessica Alba and Paul Walker, this movie has something for everyone under 25, and shouldn't be passed up if you're simply looking for a fun night out.

Beyond Borders (2003)

Stunned

[10/10 · 15 July 2004]

I was absolutely amazed by this film. It has changed my entire perspective on life. After seeing this I want to smack myself for every time that I've ever complained. Ever been depressed. Ever "suffered". I am very disappointed that Beyond Borders was not released in cinemas in my country, and did not do well worldwide. I think it could touch so many more lives like it did my own. I am so much more grateful for what I and everyone else in the Western world have/has. We have very little to worry and stress about. Our lives are so trivial and we need to understand just how lucky we are. On top of it being an amazingly meaningful movie, it has a very well developed storyline with excellent acting by both Angelina Jolie, Clive Owen and everyone else.

Please see this movie. It is wonderful and breathtaking and emotional and heartwarming and covers almost every other feeling you could have.

And if you are one of the people brave enough to do something about the situations discussed in the movie, I thank you so much, from one human to another.