Dark Tide
Dark Tide

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Dark Tide

2012
Movie
113 min
English

A traumatized shark expert must battle her own fears to lead a thrill-seeking businessman on a dive into a dangerous section of water known as "Shark Alley."

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IMDb4.1/10
Google Users34%
Director: John PutchGenres: Horror, Thriller, Action

Plot Summary

A diving instructor, Kate Mathison, is traumatized after a shark attack results in the death of her mentor. A year later, her ex-husband, Jeffrey, pressures her to lead a shark-diving expedition with a group of wealthy clients. The expedition turns into a terrifying ordeal when a massive great white shark begins to stalk them, leading to a desperate fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Dark Tide received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, weak dialogue, and uninspired direction. While Halle Berry's performance was sometimes noted, it wasn't enough to salvage the film for most reviewers. Audiences also seemed unimpressed, contributing to its poor reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic plot and a lack of genuine suspense.

  • Halle Berry's performance is considered a highlight by some, but is ultimately unable to elevate the weak material.

  • The shark attack sequences are often unconvincing and fail to deliver on the horror aspect.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Dark Tide' to be a disappointing and unoriginal thriller. Many viewers pointed out the predictable nature of the storyline and the uninspired execution of the shark attack elements. While some acknowledged Halle Berry's efforts, the overall sentiment was that the film failed to deliver a compelling or frightening experience.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in South Africa, utilizing real shark diving operations and locations to enhance its visual authenticity.

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1 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This isn't as dreadful as I had feared - it is actually, partially, redeemed by some really excellent underwater photography - and a suitably satisfactory denouement. Halle Berry is a diver whose on/off boyfriend Olivier Martinez manages to...