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| Movie poster featuring Richard Roxburugh |
James Cameron should be ashamed of himself. To put his name to this movie is simply appalling. And what makes it even more of a tragedy is the fact that this movie continues the curse that all Australian movies are- festering excrement of a movie; with no plot and just utter strangeness.
What needs to be addressed first up is the use of 3D. I haven’t been disappointed by the use of 3D in a movie since Up!- a movie which redeemed itself by having a plot and a heart of gold. This movie had neither. Leaving the La Premiere cinemas at Chadstone; I realised that the only enjoyable element of the 3D filmmaking technique was seeing the fishes at the start. Which; considering the “plot” of the movie is very sad.
As to the plot; in a nutshell this is the standard action-adventure; with the main characters trapped under water in a set of caverns and having to both survive and discover an alternate way to the surface; after their main escape gets flooded from a tropical storm.
To be fair; this movie had potential. And it did show some good elements- namely the casting of Rhys Wakefield. An ex Home and Away cast member; he gives a performance that is strong and believable. Believing he is the son of Richard Roxburgh; however, is another matter.
In addition; Roxburgh et al both live up to the Australian stereotype that we’ve been exporting to American since Crocodile Dundee; the oaf, swearing his head off, genial character. How boring and clichéd.
The highlight of this movie was seeing the fishes in 3D- which; come to think of it; is most likely not the intention of the filmmakers.
See this movie if you want to see another entry into the shite Australian movies. But don't say you won't warned.
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