Deepwater Horizon (2016)

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This film is based on a true story from April 2010 when an offshore drilling rig, Deepwater Horizon, exploded in a terrible disaster. This is a film based on the worst oil spill in U.S history. 

Mike Williams (played by Wahlberg) is a chief electrical engineer and the Operational Supervisor above him (played by Kurt Russell). Both crew members begin their day working with the large crew on Deepwater Horizon and raise concerns and suspicions about the giant oil rig’s safety checks and the overall condition. This leads them to express their thoughts to an executive committee of BP employees on the same rig. One of the committee members played with great craft by John Malkovich. Due to the BP company’s backlog, risk of finance, and other people’s opinions on current safe practices, things slowly and gradually build up into a very suspenseful film.

Director Peter Berg is well known for telling true stories through his films, as we recently saw again with Mark Wahlberg in “Lone Survivor”. The director is also known for his work with “Battleships” & “Hancock”. Judging from the director’s previous films, I was expecting an impacting film with excellent audio & visuals, which I’m happy to announce he did deliver. This film’s audio effects, including explosions, oil sprays & the sound of a large oil rig moving, etc., are all here, thanks to a well-mixed audio track.

Like most films based on a true story, there are a couple of “Hollywood Moments” which generally can get in the way of a great movie. Luckily enough, this was minor compared to what could have been. 

A solid positive comment for this review is the chemistry between actor Mark Wahlberg and Kurt Russell. It was fantastic to see; they displayed genuine moments throughout the film—actress Kate Hudson’s accent changes throughout the film, which some may find annoying.

Overall, Deepwater Horizon is a gripping and suspenseful film, and I was grateful to see this in cinemas. Like the recent film “Sully”, if you’re familiar with the tragic events of Deepwater Horizon, be sure to check this out.

7.8/10

Rating: 4 out of 5.

19th November 2016
Written by Peter Walkden
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We begin with an introduction to a young teenage boy named Sam (George Ferrier). Sam is filled with hurt and suffering, struggling with his past and the tragic loss of his mother. Currently attending an all-boys boarding school, Sam is rather destructive and even on...

Vincent Grashaw – What Josiah Saw (2021)

Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) had the honour and pleasure of chatting with #VincentGrashaw, director, producer and editor of #WhatJosiahSaw (2021), which is available exclusively on #Shudder from August 4th 2022! Thank you for watching; I hope you enjoy...

What Josiah Saw (2021)

The film introduces us to Josiah (Robert Patrick) and his son Thomas (Scott Haze). The two live on an old farm that looks rundown and worn out, and it's quite evident that both Josiah and Thomas don't always see eye to eye on certain matters. Josiah is a heavy...

The Bob’s Burgers Movie (2022)

Continuing on from Series 12 of the popular TV series, The Bob's Burgers Movie tells us more of the story that started in 2011. The Belcher family continue to run the tasty burger restaurant; however, life for the family and the restaurant could be better. The...

Psycho Goreman (2020)

Beginning with a written narration scrolling on the screen, we learn about a distant planet far away named Gigax. On Gigax, a nameless evil ruled supreme and was unstoppable until becoming imprisoned. After this narration, we head to Earth and begin following a young...

Press Play (2022)

Laura (Clara Rugaard) is a talented artist with a love for music. Her best friend, Chloe (Lyrica Okano), introduces Laura to her stepbrother, Harrison (Lewis Pullman), who works at a local record store. It’s love at first sight, and sparks ignite as the two share many...

Andrew Traucki – The Reef: Stalked (2022)

Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) had the honour and pleasure of chatting with #AndrewTraucki, director, writer and producer of #TheReefStalked (2022), which is available in Australian #Cinemas from July 28th 2022! Thank you for listening; I hope you enjoy the...

The Reef: Stalked (2022)

The film begins with a tragic incident, revealing to Nic (Teressa Liane) that her sister is in an abusive relationship.  Nic witnesses the horrific consequences of this relationship, leaving her with the desire to run away and attempt to start her life afresh....

Night Raiders (2021)

In 2043 the world as we know it has dramatically changed. With North America under military control, children and teenagers are deemed the property of the state. If a parent or guardian tries to hide a young one, they are marked as breaking the law and suffer tragic...

Across 110th Street (1972)

The film begins with a group of men secretly coming together to count a large sum of money. This meeting is soon interrupted by a knock on the door from a pair of amateur crooks with loaded guns demanding all the money be handed over. The robbery ends with gunfire and...

Moloch (2022)

Set in the Netherlands, Moloch introduces us to Betriek (Sallie Harmsen), a single mother who experienced something quite tragic and unexplainable as a young child.  Presently, Betriek enjoys making music with her laptop and violin and works at a local school,...

Stunt Rock (1978)

The film begins with a dangerous stunt conducted by Australia’s favourite stuntman, Grant Page.  If you are unfamiliar with some of Grant’s work, he’s featured in many smash-hit Aussie films such as Danger Freaks and The Man from Hong Kong.  After...

Falling for Figaro (2020)

Millie (Danielle Macdonald) is living her best life.  She's in a long-term relationship with her boyfriend, Charlie (Shazad Latif), and has a well-paid job working full time as a fund manager.  After Millie spends an evening at the Opera, something inside...

Damn the Defiant (1962)

Damn the Defiant follows the English Captain Crawford (Alex Guinness) and his second-in-charge, Lieutenant Scott-Padget (Dirk Bogarde), during the French Revolution.  Captain Crawford returns home while his Lieutenant rounds up recruits who will be forced to...

Murder at Yellowstone City (2022)

GOLD, GOLD, GOLD!  When a former slave named Cicero (Isaiah Mustafa) arrives at the same time a local prospector strikes gold and is murdered, the community of Yellowstone City, Montana, is quick to pass judgement.  The town's Sheriff (Gabriel Byrne) quickly...

Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

Continuing from where we last saw Thor after Avengers: Endgame, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) has lost his way.  Having fought so many battles, losing those close to him and most importantly, having had his heart broken multiple times, Thor's reason for life seems...

The Villa (2022)

The film introduces us to a young boy named Milann, an orphan who grew up in an all-boys boarding home.  As a young boy, Milann always had an excuse to try and get out of any commitments.  In the present day, Milann is now a full-grown adult and remains the...

Fortress 2: Sniper’s Eye (2022)

Continuing on from Fortress (2021), the film begins with Robert (Bruce Willis) fulfilling his promise to rescue the wife of his defeated enemy Balzary (Chad Michael Murray).  While Robert's secret mission is successful, he is shot and badly wounded.  Robert...

Fortress (2021)

Paul (Jesse Metcalfe) owns a company that works with cryptocurrency.  In desperate need of some finances to keep his company afloat, Paul decides to seek out his father, who he hasn't seen in years.  Paul's father, Robert (Bruce Willis), lives in a secret...

Ghosts of the Ozarks (2021)

Low-budget horror fans - this is for you.   Ghosts of the Ozarks is set in the late 1860s in post-civil war Arkansas.  We follow James "Doc" McCune (Thomas Hobson)  on his journey to a remote fortress-like town called Norfork.  Before he...

Eraser: Reborn (2022)

U.S Marshal Mason Pollard is highly skilled when it comes to the witness protection game.  He’s also known for successfully “erasing” many witnesses who must live in secrecy to testify.  The film begins with Mason conducting a successful rescue, and we see...

Last Train from Gun Hill (1959)

The film begins in the old west with a woman and her son travelling by horse.  When strangers approach, they exchange words resulting in the woman and her son being attacked.  Thankfully, the young boy manages to escape into town safely and seeks help from...

Gasoline Alley (2022)

The film opens with Jimmy (Devon Sawa) sitting at a bar alone, keeping to himself.  He's approached by an attractive woman named Star (Irina Antonenko), and the two begin to flirt.  We next see Jimmy on a new day working at his tattoo parlour, Gasoline...

Mortal Thoughts (1991)

The film begins by introducing a mysterious woman named Cynthia (Demi Moore), who is about to be interrogated at a police station by Det. John Woods (Harvey Keitel).  Cynthia is about to reveal dark secrets from the past, which could be the key to solving a...

Haute Couture (2021)

Esther (Nathalie Baye) is a highly-skilled seamstress at the famous Dior Avenue Montaigne workshop.  We understand that Esther lives alone, shares conversations with her flowers and has a sweet tooth for chocolates and general treats.  Given her age, Esther...