'The Burning Sea' is the third in a series of Norwegian disaster films. 'The Burning Sea' is not a sequel and serves as a stand-alone film with new characters.
When an oil rig suddenly sinks, Sofia (Kristine Kujath Thorp) and Arthur (Rolf Kristian Larsen) are sent to assist in looking for survivors. With the help of their sophisticated equipment, footage shows a huge crack in the seabed, with evaporating gasses. And this in an area where there are 350 oil rigs...
Work on the rigs are immediately halted and the crew evacuated. However, Sofia's boyfriend Stian (Rolf Kristian Larsen) gets trapped in a rig, and she and Arthur go on a rescue mission to save him. 'The Burning Sea' might not be the action-packed film I expected, but from a rescue drama perspective it was entertaining. The film is more character-driven than similar Hollywood films and not overdone with CGI. Also don't expect action in the form of 'Deepwater Horizon'. 'The Burning Sea' is much more toned down - and therefore more realistic.
The visual effects are fantastic and the film delivers suspense and excitement. The score was also very effective in enhancing the suspense. Kristine Kujath Thorp was very good as Sofia, who is the film's heroin and a strong and determined character.
This film really looks good on screen, and is a nice addition to the disaster genre. 'The Burning Sea' also ends on a thought-provoking note.
When an oil rig suddenly sinks, Sofia (Kristine Kujath Thorp) and Arthur (Rolf Kristian Larsen) are sent to assist in looking for survivors. With the help of their sophisticated equipment, footage shows a huge crack in the seabed, with evaporating gasses. And this in an area where there are 350 oil rigs...
Work on the rigs are immediately halted and the crew evacuated. However, Sofia's boyfriend Stian (Rolf Kristian Larsen) gets trapped in a rig, and she and Arthur go on a rescue mission to save him. 'The Burning Sea' might not be the action-packed film I expected, but from a rescue drama perspective it was entertaining. The film is more character-driven than similar Hollywood films and not overdone with CGI. Also don't expect action in the form of 'Deepwater Horizon'. 'The Burning Sea' is much more toned down - and therefore more realistic.
The visual effects are fantastic and the film delivers suspense and excitement. The score was also very effective in enhancing the suspense. Kristine Kujath Thorp was very good as Sofia, who is the film's heroin and a strong and determined character.
This film really looks good on screen, and is a nice addition to the disaster genre. 'The Burning Sea' also ends on a thought-provoking note.