Instinct de survie - The Shallows

Ce n'est ni un film d'horreur sérieux ni un thriller qui vous marque. C'est un divertissement par moments captivant et formellement efficace pour un public de popcorns, plein de stupidités. Surtout à la fin. Son charme et les efforts d'acteur de Blake Lively le maintiennent juste au-dessus de la moyenne. Dans ces eaux-là, je préfère les thrillers minimalistes et crédibles comme The Reef. JEREMIE (16/08/2016)

Je n’aime pas les films avec un seul acteur, du moins quand il n’y a qu’un acteur sur pratiquement toute la durée, mais dans ce cas particulier, je ne me suis pas du tout ennuyé. J’admets que regarder Blake Lively en maillot de bain et en combinaison de plongée n’est pas désagréable, même si elle a une jambe atteinte d’une gangrène. Finalement, j'ai passé un assez bon moment avec Instinct de survie. Le film est impressionnant visuellement et offre un niveau de suspense et de réalisme correct. Et je suis sûr qu’au cinéma, l’expérience aurait été encore plus forte. (13/11/2019)

Blake is kissable and the seagull is straight-up Oscar-worthy, but the whole story, despite its sympathetic length, is kind of dull and features no real surprises. A couple of times I admiringly pondered the production background, where the camera games probably end and the casual special effects begin, but Serra accepts only very sloppy screenwriting assignments into his crafted workshop. [Finale = humorous self-parodic failure. I was quite sad about all the previous efforts.] (09/06/2017)

Water Gravity light. A B-movie that I enjoyed and which enjoyed me. They don’t have to look into my head and pull phobias out of there. But the jellyfish scene will haunt me until just before I die. Thanks to Blake Lively, a sweet combination of an erection and a contracted ass. Jaume could have done without a couple of the over the top of the top scenes, but otherwise it’s the ultimate summer eye candy. Everything one needs from crisp exploitation. (04/08/2016)

There hasn't been a better shark horror film since Jaws. Jaume Collet-Serra has moved from action to our favourite genre and it suits him very well. Blake Lively is an amazing choice, and Serra knows very well that horror fans are mostly men so we get full close-ups of her amazing body, which any guy will enjoy. Aside from her body we also get to enjoy some excellent underwater shots which are breathtaking, the guy has an eye for detail and it's a joy to watch the natural wonders. The Shallows has a very dynamic pace, gripping and escalating tension, decent twists, Blake reacts logically and the shark looks perfect himself. Those who have respect for sharks, as I do, will enjoy the effective scares. A one woman survival show like no other, I enjoyed this ride perfectly. I praise the finale as taut as my neighbor's thong and the minimal use of CGI. 80% (13/08/2016)