![]() ![]() However, the film lacks a certain dangerous element and thus rarely explodes off the screen. With Deep Water he largely succeeds as he adds a classy vibe to the hokum and I’m certain several of the sex scenes will be talked about a lot on social media. It’s no surprise why Adrian Lyne ( Fatal Attraction, Indecent Proposal) was brought in to direct, as he has a proven track record with romantic thrillers. What follows would be a shame to spoil, just know there are several layers and several early surprises. The news travels around town fast and becomes an issue when the body is found. Things are made worse when Vic threatens Melinda’s new friend by suggesting he’s the one who killed her former boyfriend. Another issue is that when he dances with other women, it makes Melinda jealous which leads to more arguments and angry sex (which they both enjoy). The open marriage makes things awkward as Affleck is made to look like a cuckold, and he hears about it from his friends who are always telling him about her exploits. She even sends Vic upstairs to read their daughter an extra long bedtime book so she can party downstairs with one of her “friends.” Instead of speaking up, Vic internalizes just about everything (which Affleck is great at) and he goes outside to his terrarium where he seems totally at ease and calm while looking at his snails. She dates other men on the side and has no problem doing it in public. ![]() Their biggest issue is that they have an open marriage that is mainly exploited by Melinda. But, if you spend five minutes with them the facade crashes as they enjoy taunting, insulting and driving each other crazy (which they oddly seem to love). On the surface, they seem like an ideal couple as Vic makes Melinda fruit juice in the morning and she packs their daughters carefully curated lunch. The couple Vic (Ben Affleck) and Melinda (Ana de Armas) live in an idyllic home, have a precocious six-year old daughter named Trixie, and are beyond wealthy as Affleck invented the guidance chip that guides drones used in military combat. It’s been a while since the world was treated to a thriller involving a good looking and super wealthy married couple who have some wildly deep marital troubles. The chemistry between Affleck and de Armas is excellent and it’s fun watching Affleck unleash a rarely seen threatening side that utilizes his size and laid-back demeanor well. It’s fair to say that the film certainly started better than it finished too, with a solid amount of intrigue and suspense included in the first half, while the second half seemed a little discombobulated and rushed, with the filmmakers not knowing which direction to take, which surprised me, considering the lengthy runtime of one-hundred and fifteen minutes.Quick thoughts – Grade – B – Deep Water is a welcomely lurid thriller that harkens back to the days of Fatal Attraction and Indecent Proposal. With some adjustments to the script and general direction of the flick, I’m sure this could have translated into a very appealing thriller, but sadly that wasn’t to be. ![]() On an artistic level, the film was easy on the eye, visually appealing and didn’t overcomplicate itself with unnecessary twists and turns, but sadly the story just didn’t seem to make any real sense, with it lacking any form of realism and injected a vast amount of frustration along the way. Shot and filmed largely in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, it’s fair to say that some critics have labelled this as one of the biggest let downs of the year and it’s probably not a notion I’d disagree with. Starring: Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas, Grace Jenkinsįirst published in 1957, the novel Deep Water is a psychological thriller written by Patricia Highsmith, with Adrian Lyne directing the big screen adaptation upon its release in March of 2022.
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