Redwarmin This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

LastingAware The greatest movie ever!

WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

David Ferguson Greetings again from the darkness. For years, I considered this one of my favorite guilty pleasures; however, I now realize just how unfair that label is. After nearly 30 years, this arm-rest-gripping thriller from director Phillip Noyce (CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER, RABBIT-PROOF FENCE, THE QUIET American) deserves respect as a well made (except for the ending), well written and well acted film. It proves that two boats may not be enough for three people.Terry Hayes adapted the screenplay from the 1963 Charles Williams novel, and the production team, including George Miller, is behind the Mad Max franchise. Cinematographer Dean Semler won an Oscar a couple of years later with DANCES WITH WOLVES, and his eye brings us some terrific shots … none better than an early view of both boats and an expanse of sea.Of course the film is best known for showcasing a young up-and- coming actress named Nicole Kidman. She began her career at age 16 and was 21 when this one was filmed. Her youthful features have yet to make way for the mature and stunning woman we know today. The following year she appeared in DAYS OF THUNDER, kicking off her Tom Cruise era. In the quarter century since, Ms. Kidman has reached the pinnacle of the acting profession and is a four time Oscar nominee, winning for THE HOURS. She has never shied away from tough or controversial roles, and has recently excelled in THE BEGUILED and THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER. Earlier this year she won an Emmy for her challenging role in "Big Little Lies". Ms. Kidman's role here is as Rae, a mother entertaining her young son by singing "Eensy Weensy Spider" as she drives through a torrential storm that would eventually cause the accident that tragically kills the boy. Soon Rae and her military officer husband John (Sam Neill) are off on a rehabilitation trip aboard their sailing yacht . Their peaceful time together is interrupted as they spot a stalled schooner off in the distance, and a man frantically rowing a skiff towards them. They help a dazed and profusely sweating Hughie (Billy Zane) on board as he explains how the other passengers on The Orpheus all died from botulism. When John goes to check out The Orpheus, Hughie commandeers the yacht from Rae and heads off leaving John seemingly helpless on the sinking vessel. What follows is some extraordinary tension and psychological gamesmanship that keeps us enthralled with the three characters. The juxtaposition between the two boats is fascinating. As John's resourcefulness meticulously brings the dying Orpheus back to life, Rae and Hughie are involved in a mental chess match of life and death between a sociopath and a mother in mourning. There is also a creative manner in which John (and viewers) picks up some of the bleak backstory casting doubt on Hughie's tale.Sam Neill was in his early 40's, and this was four years before his Dr. Grant took the tour of JURASSIC PARK. In 1988 he had portrayed Meryl Streep's husband in A CRY IN THE DARK, and recently his strong, silent persona has been key to the success of HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (one of last year's best) and TV's "Peaky Blinders". Billy Zane, age 22 at the time of filming, makes a wonderfully frenetic entrance in the film. He met his wife Lisa Collins on this shoot - she's one of the unfortunate Orpheus passengers. He has also enjoyed a long and consistent career, with his most recognizable roles being from TOMBSTONE (1993) and of course as Rose's jealous fiancé in TITANIC (1997). His cameos in the ZOOLANDER movies are legendary in comedy, and now in his 50's, Mr. Zane remains extremely busy as an actor. The tagline for the movie: "When you are in the middle of nowhere, there's nowhere to hide" is terrific, and the confines of a boat at sea set the stage for a life lesson – sometimes you just have to fight. Orson Welles worked on his version of the film for years, but the project was never finished. Instead, director Phillip Noyce and three excellent actors deliver a taut thriller that keeps our palms sweaty … at least right up until that ghastly ending that somehow leaves me annoyed and laughing in frustration.

hodwatt-20518 After their son is killed in a horrific car accident, Ray and John Ingram (Nichole Kidman & Sam Neill) decide to take a yacht cruise to the middle of open ocean, in order to put their minds off the whole ordeal. They come upon a sinking schooner and rescue a man, Hughie Wariner (played fantastically by Billy Zane) whom is frantically rowing away from it in a dinghy. Hughie insists that the rest of the crew from the schooner have all died from food poisoning. John is not convinced however, as Hughie seems somewhat odd. After putting him to bed, he decides to investigate the schooner for himself. Leaving Ray alone with Hughie, he rows over to the schooner in the dinghy, and once there, he discovers that the entire crew has been brutally murdered. Before he can go back to warn Ray, she is taken captive by Hughie, whom takes control of their boat and drives it away.This is a film I'm sure Alfred Hitchcock would have been proud of. It doesn't rely on bucket loads of blood and gore to scare you, instead it relies on suspense and atmosphere. There is an incredible sense of isolation out in the middle of open water, because there is no one there to help you, which is one factor that makes this film so effective. Billy Zane does an extremely good job at playing a mentally ill individual, the kind of man you would not want to be stuck on a boat with. You can tell from the get go that he is not right in the head; a result of a brilliant performance. Sam Neill also does a good job and plays a likable hero who you root for. Nichole Kidman is the worst of the three but she does okay for the part she's given. At times, her acting can come off as wooden but this didn't ruin the movie for me. Graeme Revell's musical score is extremely memorable and worth noting. The film wouldn't be nearly as effective without it.If you have a taste for psychological thrillers without extreme blood and gore, I strongly recommend you give this film a watch.

gavin6942 A mass-murderer (Billy Zane) kidnaps and seduces a young woman (Nicole Kidman) after leaving her husband (Sam Neill) to die on the vessel whose crew he has just slaughtered.This is a great thriller, and really gets to the heart of what makes thrillers work: vulnerability, desperation, isolation. There is so much tension and suspense here. We know as film-goers that things will probably turn out alright (because we all want that happy ending) but will we get what we want? The film has added gravitas because the three main cast members have all grown in stature since. Neill got big a few years later in "Jurassic Park", Zane really hit his stride in "Titanic", and Kidman was already known for things like "Days of Thunder" but this pushed her even further out there. So interesting to watch this now, three stars before their prime.

OllieSuave-007 This is a gripping movie starring Nicole Kidman and Sam Niell as Rae and John Ingram, who sets sail to the Pacific Ocean and come across a near-deserted yacht boarded by Hughie Warriner (Billy Zane). After John discovers the yacht's horrible secret, Hughie kidnaps Rae and takes over and her husband's boat, leaving John stranded and Rae struggling to take back control of their boat.With believable acting and intense drama, this is a thrilling movie from start to finish. Terry Hayes wrote a great screenplay and Phillip Noyce got some great direction going, keeping the movie full of surprises and the plot's momentum going strong from beginning to end.This movie is edge-of-your excitement that makes you glued to the screen, wondering how our protagonists are going to survive their ordeal. It's gripping fun.Grade B+