Submergence
Submergence

Submergence

2017Movie112 minEnglish

While James More is held captive by terrorists in Somalia, thousands of miles away on the Greenland Sea, his lover Danny Flinders prepares to dive herself in a submersible into the deep bottom of the ocean, tormented by the memories of their brief encounter in France and her inability to know his whereabouts.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes31%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users43%
Director: Wim WendersGenres: Romance, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the stark beauty of the French Riviera, a haunted businessman and a brilliant scientist embark on a passionate affair. As their connection deepens, they are drawn into separate, dangerous paths. He travels to Somalia on a mission for his company, while she embarks on a perilous deep-sea expedition. Separated by continents and facing life-threatening situations, they cling to the memory of their love, a bond that transcends their physical distance and the risks they face.

Critical Reception

Submergence received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the film overly sentimental and lacking in depth. While the performances of the lead actors were sometimes praised, the narrative was frequently criticized for being predictable and melodramatic. Audience reception was also mixed, with some appreciating the romantic elements and visual aspects, while others found it to be a disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lead performances and visually appealing cinematography.
  • Criticized for its overly sentimental and clichéd romantic narrative.
  • Found to be a melodramatic and underdeveloped exploration of love and sacrifice.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a predictable and somewhat disappointing romantic drama. While some appreciated the chemistry between the leads and the film's aesthetic, many felt it lacked emotional depth and originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in various stunning international settings, including Greenland, Germany, France, and Kenya, to visually represent the protagonists' disparate journeys.

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5rJoud

5rJoud

**10 minutes in you will realize this is not done well.** Movie starts, a heap of production companies show their logo, dozens of producers and makers are listed. The intro feels like the credits are rolling and that would have been a go...
luispongo

luispongo

No doubt about the quality performances by the couple **Vikander** and **McAvoy** which are great together. The narrative, to be honest, could be better scructured but I can say that I liked the movie. Good and appealing actors can have als...