Not to be confused with all the other films of the same name (Including one thats just come out this year) Blackwater tells the story of 4 girls who go on an adventure camping in the everglades. Things turn sour however when they run afoul of a trio of rednecks.
The first 50% of the movie is character development which is adequate but does drag a tad. The cast are just about competent and the sights are beautiful, both of the everglades and its stunning wildlife.
When things actually begin to take place they feel rushed, there is very little actual development and the threat feels rather lacking. At no real point do these women seem in much danger so it all comes across quite trivial.
The rednecks themselves are lifeless, the action is non-existent and the whole thing comes across rather neutered.
Shoulda coulda woulda been better.
The Good:
Some really nice scenery
Everything is just about passable
The Bad:
Very tame stuff considering the subject matter
Very slow build
Not exactly what the cover suggests it is
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
If you want me to care about a character, don't make them a hunter
Rednecks need a union, they are presented so badly in movies!
The first 50% of the movie is character development which is adequate but does drag a tad. The cast are just about competent and the sights are beautiful, both of the everglades and its stunning wildlife.
When things actually begin to take place they feel rushed, there is very little actual development and the threat feels rather lacking. At no real point do these women seem in much danger so it all comes across quite trivial.
The rednecks themselves are lifeless, the action is non-existent and the whole thing comes across rather neutered.
Shoulda coulda woulda been better.
The Good:
Some really nice scenery
Everything is just about passable
The Bad:
Very tame stuff considering the subject matter
Very slow build
Not exactly what the cover suggests it is
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
If you want me to care about a character, don't make them a hunter
Rednecks need a union, they are presented so badly in movies!