This was a tragic event and the gritty realism shown here is as refreshing as it is intense. The only reason it's not rated higher is because it's merely a depiction of events, nothing groundbreaking or revolutionary in regards to storytelling. Once things go south, it's a nonstop adrenaline rush till the end. The tone remains frantic and the stunning special effects work puts it over the edge. The disaster itself is portrayed brilliantly. The supporting cast is excellent, including John Malkovich, Gina Rodriguez, and Dylan O'Brien, who have chemistry and rapport between other characters (Malkovich and Russell sharing a couple intense moments where not a word is said). Mark Wahlberg and Kurt Russell dominate in their roles, Russell given the opportunity to remind us why he's one of the biggest stars ever. The stakes feel real, as they should (and were), which is a testament to the directing and the acting. It takes about 45 minutes before the crap hits the fan, during which we're allowed time to get to know the characters - their quirks, their personalities - so we can empathize with their situation. The way Berg directs the sequence of events is well paced and purposefully developmental for a good chunk of the movie. It's the story of the BP oil rig that exploded and contaminated the Gulf of Mexico. Deepwater Horizon is a movie that succeeds on two levels: as an action-packed blockbuster and as an honest depiction of a tragic disaster.
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