Adrift

In 1983, a young couple, Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp, sets sail from San Francisco to Hawaii in a beautiful 36-foot yacht. Their idyllic journey takes a catastrophic turn when they are caught in one of the most violent hurricanes on record. After the storm passes, they find themselves adrift in the wreckage with no means of navigation and Richard critically injured. Tami must summon all her strength and resourcefulness to save herself and her fiancé and bring them back to safety.

Adrift received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin, as well as the film's survival elements. However, some critics found the narrative structure and pacing to be uneven, and the romantic melodrama overshadowed the survival aspects for some.

• Praised for its strong lead performances and harrowing survival sequences.

• Criticized for a sometimes predictable narrative and overemphasis on romance.

• Appreciated for its depiction of human resilience against nature's fury.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the compelling performances of the lead actors and the intensity of the survival story. Many found the film to be a moving and emotional experience, though some felt the romantic elements detracted from the realism of the survival aspects.

The film is based on the true story of Tami Oldham Ashcraft and Richard Sharp, as told in Oldham Ashcraft's memoir "Red Sky in Mourning: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Survival at Sea."