Directed by Jon Turteltaub. Written by Dean Georgaris, Jon Hoeber and Eric Hoeber. Based on a novel, Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror, by Steve Alten. Starring Jason Statham, Bingbing Li, Rainn Wilson, Cliff Curtis, Ruby Rose, Winston Chao and Masi Oka.
Plot: it’s basically about Jason Statham kicking a megalodon’s ass in the Pacific Ocean
Jones (Statham) is a troubled man ever since he went to the bottom of the ocean to rescue a sunken submarine and says he was attacked by a giant shark. See, no one believes him, not even some of the men he rescues. But then, off the coast of China, there is another attack and smarter heads prevail, so they call in Jones, setting off the main plot of the film.
If you go into this movie with a cool head looking for a good time, you’re going to find it. If you go in expecting an Oscar winner, you’ll be disappointed. We heard so many people bitching and moaning about this movie and we really don’t understand why. It was exactly what we thought it would be; a giant shark movie. We were even pleasantly surprised that it has a little heart to it. There are some genuinely sad parts. For instance, don’t get too attached to anyone, especially the two whales we meet in the beginning of the film. That part just broke me.
Anyway, the little girl in this is adorable, Jason Statham is hot as usual (and half naked for gratuitous reasons in one scene, of course) and DJ really liked the black guy named DJ who was really funny and couldn’t swim (it was like looking into a mirror, haha). The script was amazingly clever and convincing for a giant shark movie. The science made enough sense that we didn’t have to suspend too much belief. The specials were also incredible. The things they can do nowadays – wow!
Me and DJ really liked it. As a matter of fact, we loved it. Totally ownable in the future.
Our score: 82.
PS – The dog lives. Real shame about the whales though.
I suppose I could list my favorite movies here, but instead I'll give you a strange glimpse into what makes me TaraRomero.
1. I met George Romero. He was the kindest and sweetest man. He talked to me for longer than he should have with the line getting longer. He also held my hand. And when he noticed the ladybug I have tattooed on my wrist, he said he liked it and asked me it's name. Till then, it had not had a name. Now, I call him George.
2. I love stickers. All stickers. I just adore them. I even ask for stickers for Christmas! As a matter of fact, the birthday that just past, every member of my immediate family gave me sticker packs as gifts. Affordable and extremely appreciated.
3. I have never put much stock in astrology or horoscopes, but I LOVE the magic of the MBTI. Omg. I am an INFP and it actually sounds just like me. Introverted mostly. Creative always. Heart before head and not the most logical. Totally me! For better or worse.
4. It's no surprise I count horror so high up on the list of things that make me, me. However, it's so within my soul that I was part of the Horror Club in college. Interesting bunch. And even took a Horror Lit class as an elective. I got an A.
5. Coffee always makes me happy. Always. I'm particularly fond of caramel macchiatos. But I'll drink black coffee if it's the only thing available.
6. I hate shock for the sake of shock and endings that depress me. I always mention the movies Within (2016) and the Eli Roth produced, written and starred in, Aftershock (2012), as proof of this distate I have. I abhor the idea that just because I like horror, some people think I'd actually praise a movie that lets you think the "Final Girl" just made it through the night, only to slap her in the face with a tsunami.
7. We are big time animal people. I mean, if I could, I'd have an elephant, a bear, a zebra, a penguin, an otter and a meerkat, living with me. Seriously though. We have 2 dogs right now and 2 cats. Both cats we picked up when they each came to our front door hungry. And both dogs we got from 2 different sets of neighbors. Both who, unfortunately, don't know how to care for pets long-term. But they're happy and healthy now!!
8. Revisiting my love of horror, one of the above cats, my cat, is a little black guy named Church. Because Pet Sematary. His middle name is even Pascow. To give credit where credit's due, the name was DJ's idea. But he loves horror too!
9. I'm big into art. Along with movie posters and an Anne Frank quote, I have some actual paintings on my wall. I really think Dali paints beautifully when he wants to. And if I don't get to see Michaelangelo's Pieta in person some day, I will be very disappointed.
10. Lastly, I find Emily Dickinson's poetry intriguing. I took an elective course about her as well. But do you know I injected horror even there? I was given a poem to dissect and I picked one on death, of course. Then, I researched old "Death Photos" and even printed out copies for everyone in the class. They were so interested in looking at them that it stopped them from all looking at me, and I was able to deal quite well with my stage fright. Haha
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