Low Tide
Low Tide

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Low Tide

2018
Movie
14 min
English

Is this fishing excursion really about bonding between a father and his son?

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Google Users75%
Director: Mark JonesGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the sweltering heat of a New Jersey summer in 1980, four young men find their lives irrevocably altered when they discover a king's ransom in gold coins washed ashore. As they embark on a secret plan to sell the treasure, a dangerous local criminal enters their lives, forcing the friends to confront betrayal, violence, and the grim reality of their decisions.

Critical Reception

Low Tide garnered a mixed to positive reception, praised for its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from its lead cast. However, some critics noted that the pacing could be slow at times and the narrative predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and effective suspense.

  • Strong performances from the ensemble cast were a highlight.

  • Some found the plot to be somewhat derivative of other crime thrillers.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's gritty aesthetic and compelling performances, finding it a solid, albeit not groundbreaking, crime drama. The tension built throughout the narrative was a frequently mentioned positive aspect.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in coastal New Jersey, aiming to capture the specific atmosphere of the region during the depicted era.

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