The Dive (2023 film)

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The Dive
Dive 2023 poster.jpg
Release poster
Directed byMax Erlenwein
Screenplay byMax Erlenwein
Joachim Heden
Based on Breaking Surface
by Joachim Heden
Produced by
  • Jonas Katzenstein
  • Maximilian Leo
Starring Louisa Krause
Sophie Lowe
Cinematography Frank Griebe
Edited byPhilipp Thomas
Music by Volker Bertelmann
Raffael Seyfried
Production
companies
Distributed by RLJE Films
Release date
  • August 24, 2023 (2023-08-24)(Pigeon Shrine FrightFest)
Running time
91 minutes
CountriesGermany
Malta
LanguageEnglish

The Dive is a 2023 German Maltese [1] thriller film written by Max Erlenwein and Joachim Heden, directed by Erlenwein and starring Louisa Krause and Sophie Lowe. It is a remake of Heden's 2020 Norwegian film Breaking Surface . [1] [2]

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Plot

Two sisters go diving at a beautiful, remote location. One of the sisters is struck by a rock, leaving her trapped 28 meters below. With dangerously low levels of oxygen and cold temperatures, it is up to her sister to fight for her life.

Cast

Release

The film was released in the United Kingdom at Pigeon Shrine FrightFest on August 24, 2023. [3] In the United States, RLJE Films released the film in theaters and on VOD and digital platforms on August 25, 2023. [1] [4]

Reception

The film has a 62% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 34 reviews. [5] Julian Roman of MovieWeb awarded the film three stars out of five. [6] Joel Harley of Starburst awarded the film four stars out of five. [3] Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com awarded the film two stars. [7] Amber Wilkinson of Radio Times awarded the film four stars out of five. [8] Jake Cunningham of Empire awarded the film three stars out of five. [9]

Dennis Harvey of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "While perhaps not quite striking enough in style or incident to l impression, this very well-crafted remake(...)should particularly impress with its underwater photography on the big screen." [1]

Peter Martin of Screen Anarchy also gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Keeping to a fleet running time helps, and the breathless pace becomes snappy and relentless thanks to the excellent performances by both Louisa Krause and Sophie Lowe, who fully inhabit their characters and make convincing siblings." [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Harvey, Dennis (August 23, 2023). "'The Dive' Review: A Watery Grave Beckons in Taut Aquatic Thriller". Variety. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Martin, Peter (August 23, 2023). "THE DIVE Review: Running Out of Time". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Harley, Joel. "THE DIVE [FrightFest 2023]". Starburst. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  4. ↑ Squires, John (June 29, 2023). "'The Dive' Trailer – Underwater Horror Movie Looks Like '47 Meters Down' Minus the Sharks". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  5. ↑ "The Dive". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  6. ↑ Roman, Julian (September 2, 2023). "The Dive Review: Tense Underwater Thriller Leaves You Breathless". MovieWeb. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  7. ↑ Tallerico, Brian (August 25, 2023). "The Dive". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  8. ↑ Wilkinson, Amber. "The Dive". Radio Times. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  9. ↑ Cunningham, Jake (August 24, 2023). "The Dive Review". Empire. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
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