Aglaope
I do like most stories of the sea, and this kept me entertained and was a good enough story. The fake sharks were not great, but I didn't really have a problem with anything else. Before I watched this I was wondering how they would tell this "trapped in a life raft at sea" story any differently. It is a true story, which I hope was told fairly truthfully, so it didn't have to be believable; because it actually happened. If it hadn't been a true story you might have wondered about their luck sometimes.On the whole worth watching if you like this sort of thing, and the acting was fairly good.
mspieway
The story of 3 men in a raft lost at sea sounds predictable & boring, but somehow this one wasn't. Not the usual war movie either. It definitely kept my interest. I am not a CG pro, but it all felt real enough to me. A few scenes jump out as well done: the emotion of the pilot when he admits his error, the catching of the shark, the storms they encounter. I only wish there was more detail to the ending. What actually happened when they made landfall? Definitely worth your time if you are in the mood for a real-life story, (unless you need sex & horror which seems to be the case nowadays). I will say that you might feel more appreciative when you turn on your faucet for a drink of water.
johnhdavison
This movie i watched after Unbroken By (Ang Jolle) filmed in Australia The opening sequence almost mirrors the plight of pilots that have to ditch their planes, and is a fantastic story. BUT it is almost the same as the first half of Jolle's Film. At Least her film moves from Raft to rescue to Internment. Whereas this movie is solely concerned with the guys on the raft.Same stuff, plane ditched, everyone in rafts, Long time at sea, catching sharks etc. Only difference is these guys make it to an island after 1000 plus miles at sea.If I had to watch the two movies again, Give me Unbroken Any day. Even though Both are true stories.
kneubeck
I was fortunate enough to see a screening of this film before its theatrical release. As a student of history and a lover of films, I would highly recommend this film to both history and film buffs. All three of the main characters give well rounded performances, but I was equally impressed with the Cinematography and Musical Score. In my opinion, there are not enough Independent, low budget films like "Against the Sun", let alone historically accurate ones. Its unfortunate that films like this don't get the larger theatrical release that they so richly deserve. It is my understanding that the film's main audience will come as a result of it's digital release so hopefully it will get the recognition it deserves.
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