The Reef

THE REEF (2010) - Sept. 8, 2011
An enjoyably tense film about a group of Australians whose boat capsizes, and who decide to try to swim to a nearby island that is several miles away.  Shark shenanigans ensue.  Though not on the level of something like Open Water (the characters are somewhat thin, and we see so much of the shark that it becomes a bit less sinister).  Also, the ending feels a bit sloppy (the fates of two characters are revealed via text in a way that just feels awkward).  Despite the film's problems, it was definitely entertaining throughout, and did a good job of maintaining a decent level of tension.  ***