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Arriving by boat at her family’s Louisiana lake island cabin, Sara (Sara Paxton, Superhero Movie, Last House on the Left) and her friends quickly strip down to their swimsuits for a weekend of fun in the sun. But when star football player Malik (Sinqua Walls) stumbles from the salt-water lake with his arm torn off, the party mood quickly evaporates. Assuming the injury was caused by a freak wake-boarding accident, the group realises they have to get Malik to a hospital on the other side of the lake, and fast. But as they set out in a tiny speedboat, the college friends discover the lake has been stocked with hundreds of massive, flesh-eating sharks! As they face one grizzly death after another, Sara and the others struggle desperately to fend off the sharks, get help and stay alive long enough to reach the safety of dry land.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Denton
Format:Blu-ray
This film certainly won't win oscars, but it's not trying to.
It's just having a bit of fun, silly fun, and for that, should be in your collection. Not all films need to be Goodfellas, One flew over the Cuckoos nest or Inception to be worthy. Films suit your mood and when you just what some brain dead silly entertainment, Shark night fits the bill perfectly. It's ideal for watching with a few friends over nibbles and beers. It grates on me when I go to someones house to watch a film and, on viewing their collection, realise it's only full of serious, worthy, intellectually stimulating films (I love watching this type of film in silence on my own). I don't understand the mentality of building a purely 'worthy' film library as, yes the films may have critical acclaim, but for watching with a few friends who want to have a chuckle, they'll kill the mood and make everyone silent. With Shark Night 3D you can chat/laugh and even throw popcorn at tv if you feel like it. The men and women are also in swim suits for most of the film, so there's eye candy for everyone too.
I gave it 4 stars because the way in which the sharks are used is sparse and not varied enough. You'll probably see half of the ending coming a mile off, but there are a few surprises.
The 3d is pretty good too, much better than expected. There is a great feeling of depth and the odd (very odd) object that flies towards you. It's a lot better 3d-wise than some of the 3D films I own, some of them big budget productions.
It's just having a bit of fun, silly fun, and for that, should be in your collection. Not all films need to be Goodfellas, One flew over the Cuckoos nest or Inception to be worthy. Films suit your mood and when you just what some brain dead silly entertainment, Shark night fits the bill perfectly. It's ideal for watching with a few friends over nibbles and beers. It grates on me when I go to someones house to watch a film and, on viewing their collection, realise it's only full of serious, worthy, intellectually stimulating films (I love watching this type of film in silence on my own). I don't understand the mentality of building a purely 'worthy' film library as, yes the films may have critical acclaim, but for watching with a few friends who want to have a chuckle, they'll kill the mood and make everyone silent. With Shark Night 3D you can chat/laugh and even throw popcorn at tv if you feel like it. The men and women are also in swim suits for most of the film, so there's eye candy for everyone too.
I gave it 4 stars because the way in which the sharks are used is sparse and not varied enough. You'll probably see half of the ending coming a mile off, but there are a few surprises.
The 3d is pretty good too, much better than expected. There is a great feeling of depth and the odd (very odd) object that flies towards you. It's a lot better 3d-wise than some of the 3D films I own, some of them big budget productions.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Albatross
Format:DVD
After watching Shark Night, I was totally disgusted - NO character development, NO story, NO deep and meaningful inner message designed to enrich the soul and really make you think.
Only kidding.
If you haven't already figured it out, Shark Night is about sharks - sharks that eat people. And, if that's all you're looking for, you shouldn't feel too short-changed.
Shark Night starts off with a couple of carefree, randy American teenagers, frolicking around in a salt water lake - guess what happens to them?
Anyway, cut to the local collage where a group of seven insanely good-looking teens, all armed with quick wits and iphones, go to the same salt water lake to chill out.
Then, when bikini meets shark teeth, there can only be one winner. Okay, so the sharks are all (surprise surprise) water-based, but don't worry, our human heroes find every excuse possible to end up in the water.
So, there you have it. If you like your B-movies bloodthirsty and don't take things too seriously, you'll enjoy this (think Piranha 3D or Cabin Fever). Some other reviews have said the special effects looked cheap and there wasn't enough of the sharks. I found the FX okay and the sharks were hardly given any real dialogue to learn, so give them a break, okay?
A fun, popcorn-munching, 3/5.
Only kidding.
If you haven't already figured it out, Shark Night is about sharks - sharks that eat people. And, if that's all you're looking for, you shouldn't feel too short-changed.
Shark Night starts off with a couple of carefree, randy American teenagers, frolicking around in a salt water lake - guess what happens to them?
Anyway, cut to the local collage where a group of seven insanely good-looking teens, all armed with quick wits and iphones, go to the same salt water lake to chill out.
Then, when bikini meets shark teeth, there can only be one winner. Okay, so the sharks are all (surprise surprise) water-based, but don't worry, our human heroes find every excuse possible to end up in the water.
So, there you have it. If you like your B-movies bloodthirsty and don't take things too seriously, you'll enjoy this (think Piranha 3D or Cabin Fever). Some other reviews have said the special effects looked cheap and there wasn't enough of the sharks. I found the FX okay and the sharks were hardly given any real dialogue to learn, so give them a break, okay?
A fun, popcorn-munching, 3/5.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By T. BROOKES
Format:DVD
We would all concede this is a pretty poor, predictable teen horror bore, but for a bit of light, stupid entertainment (and if you love sharks) then this is an ok watch.
From the 'Final Destination' and 'Snake on a Plane' director this is meant to be a silly teen horror popcorn outing, with bikinied honeys, dumb jocks and some quite good mechanical sharks. There are also a couple of local red-neck baddies for good measure.
If you like sharks, and films from the Final Destination/Piranha 3D genre then this will be right up your street, for more serious Shark films watch Jaws, Open Water and ?. Piranha 3-D is more adult, but for most teens this will be a welcomed watch.
From the 'Final Destination' and 'Snake on a Plane' director this is meant to be a silly teen horror popcorn outing, with bikinied honeys, dumb jocks and some quite good mechanical sharks. There are also a couple of local red-neck baddies for good measure.
If you like sharks, and films from the Final Destination/Piranha 3D genre then this will be right up your street, for more serious Shark films watch Jaws, Open Water and ?. Piranha 3-D is more adult, but for most teens this will be a welcomed watch.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
IT HAS SOME BITE
I was dreading this would be a mistake buy,not so,it's great fun. Some people expect too much of this kind of film and being a shark film,it's compared to JAWS,which isn't fair but... Read more
Published 20 days ago by BAZ316
5.0 out of 5 stars
You will be surprised
Typical movie of the period..Bunch of students on vacation killed off one at a time this time by a shark. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Fernando Alonso
5.0 out of 5 stars
surprised
Got this cheap at local supermarket thinking it would be really bad 2d conversion.
Was actually surprised as it was filmed in 3d had a goodish story line. Read more
Was actually surprised as it was filmed in 3d had a goodish story line. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Herts Review
3.0 out of 5 stars
dvd
I`ve only given 3 stars because its very predictable the only good thing was the 3 d.so only buy if you want to waste some time and money.
Published 2 months ago by nellie
3.0 out of 5 stars
This is no Jaws....
Its ok, what do you expect for that price tag! Some good 3d effects but I wont watch it again
Published 2 months ago by Northernsoulgroover
1.0 out of 5 stars
Shark yawn!
Oh no, this was awful, how did this get made, forget that question how did this get released? This is the kind of debacle that should be shelved, sorry I mean destroyed. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Dg Howes
1.0 out of 5 stars
No! No! No!
Another day, another shark movie. I've seen a fair few of these now and amazingly Jaws remains the best despite many attempts to usurp it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D Brown
3.0 out of 5 stars
hard to remember
Worth watching once but you will probably never watch it again. The 3D effects are quite good. There are at least two jump-out-of-your-seat moments. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Hambletta-Maud
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nasty
For me my viewing has gone worse since upgrading the Tv (47inch LED 3D) the FX looks nasty as hell compared to the DVD version, if you after watching a good 3D movie then this... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good film
Although the storyline was predictable, I enjoyed the 3D action and it made for a very entertaining evening, the kids loved it.
Published 2 months ago by Akfie
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