Having movies remade with a more current theme is a trend that has been going on for decades and more recently they have flourished with some very good remakes and some poor ones as well. This film here is a new imagining of the 70s movie The Deep, that was originally written by the famed author Peter Benchley. With the stepped up action and the more complex storyline this is one of the better remakes I've seen in a while, and with Jessica Alba running around in a small bikini and her underwear half the time, the film is made that much more enjoyable.
When a group of divers find the possible resting place of a huge deep-sea treasure, their problems are just beginning when they also find a downed plane with a cargo hold full of cocaine. This film is full of action sequences and with a cast of actors that know how to the carry scenes, with their looks as well as their acting talent, you are left breathless through most of the movie. With the more intricate story to work with, the filmmakers were able to expand on all of the characters involved and actually add a few new ones for good measure. The film moves along at a good pace with so many twists and turns, that before you realize it you're left wondering who the bad guys really are.
The similarities between the two movies are great and with the modernization of this story, along with the action, it helps bring an audience to a pair of films that may not get the attention they well deserve. I'm a big fan of the original film and this remake does it justice. I was a little skeptical about this film, after all so many remakes are done poorly and leave such a bad taste afterwards that many people don't even search out the original t see what was done wrong. But after seeing this film I can honestly say that its well worth the time watch and hopefully it will interest some people to find the first movie and do their own comparison.
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