REEL DEAL: The Shallows REVIEW

When we talk about Shark movies, we automatically think of Jaws. But today we might consider a new player in the Shark attack thriller with THE SHALLOWS which stars Blake Lively.

The Shallows introduces again the predator of the deep into the shallow waters which many of us would not expect to see. And it was actually frustrating for Nancy Adams (Lively) to be helpless despite able to see the safe beach across her.

Blake Lively's portrayal as the helpless surfer just wishing for solace surfing is moving without needing a lot of lines. Then when things are healing for her, the unexpected ocean dweller comes in to terrorize the waters. 

And with her put into a scary situation without help forces her to take matters up to her skills and knowledge. It was not fun and it was also painful for her. The question lingers if she can make it to shore by herself or if anyone can come to rescue her. Despite being in the shallows, she is actually in deep trouble.

Non-Stop, Pulse-Pounding Suspense in "The Shallows"‏

From Jaume Collet-Serra, director acclaimed thrillers “Unknown” and “Non-Stop,” comes Columbia Pictures’ suspenseful tale “The Shallows” where a female surfer finds herself in the feeding ground of a great white shark.

In “The Shallows,” Nancy (Blake Lively) is seeking solace after the death of her mother. Though she’s been a driven medical student, Nancy has also found peace on a surfboard, and now has located what she’s looking for – the secret beach that was a special place for her mom. Though she knows it’s dangerous to surf alone, she risks it when her travel companion bails – even calling home to let her tight-knit family know that she has found this special place. As she surfs in this beautiful, hidden place, she thinks it will be a chance for her to reflect.

A Shark Lurks in "The Shallows" Main Poster‏

The international main poster art of Columbia Pictures' new, edge-of-your-seat thriller “The Shallows” starring Blake Lively has been released by the studio, ominously showing the dangers that await star Blake Lively.

In the taut thriller “The Shallows,” Nancy Adams (Lively) is surfing on a secluded beach when she finds herself in the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only two hundred yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of Nancy’s ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude.

The film is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (“Unknown,” “Non-Stop”) from a screenplay by Anthony Jaswinski (“Vanishing on 7th Street”), and produced by Lynn Harris (“Blade: Trinity”) and Matti Leshem. Executive Producers are Doug Merrifield (“Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End”) and Jaume Collet-Serra.

Opening across the Philippines on August 10, “The Shallows” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. #FearTheShallows

Stars of "Money Monster," "The Shallows" Take Cannes by Storm‏

The cast of two of Columbia Pictures’ most anticipated films of year – the hostage actioner “Money Monster” and shark thriller “The Shallows” – have taken the Cannes Film Festival by storm by sheer star power.

The Croissette sizzled with incredible glamour and star power as “Money Monster” stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts and director Jodie Foster descended on Cannes for a photocall Thursday morning (May 12), followed by a red carpet appearance for the premiere. The film is an official selection for the festival’s Out of Competition programme.

Julia Roberts, for the very first time, ascended the film industry's most glamorous steps for the world premiere, while it was a homecoming for Jodie Foster who returned to Cannes, 40 years after her first visit for the classic “Taxi Driver.”

Blake Lively is Trapped in the New Trailer of "The Shallows"‏

Columbia Pictures has just unveiled the new trailer for “The Shallows,” the edge-of-your-seat thriller starring Blake Lively (TV's “Gossip Girl”). Watch it now at https://youtu.be/NBS6r4QB86E.

What was once in the deep, is now in “The Shallows.” In this taut thriller, Nancy (Lively) is surfing alone on a secluded beach when she is attacked by a great white shark and stranded just a short distance from shore. Though she is only 200 yards from her survival, getting there proves the ultimate contest of wills. It’s Jaws for a new generation.

First Trailer Surfaces for Suspense Thriller "The Shallows"‏

What was once in the deep, is now in “The Shallows” – the new suspense thriller from Columbia Pictures and starring Blake Lively (TV's “Gossip Girl”). Watch the full trailer now at https://youtu.be/uODEceSkPLE.

In the taut thriller “The Shallows,” Nancy (Lively) is surfing alone on a secluded beach when she is attacked by a great white shark and stranded just a short distance from shore. Though she is only 200 yards from her survival, getting there proves the ultimate contest of wills. It’s Jaws for a new generation.