JASON BOURNE
I've just seen it and would love to share my impressions. Unfortunately, due to a publishing ban, the review will appear on 27th July. I'll try to post it right after midnight though.
THE SHALLOWS
Watchable. A stunning beach off Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia imitates Mexico. Suitable, modern music - not the "Jaws" theme. I expected that "Jaws of the new generation", as the film's advertised, would be environmentally friendly or something, without killing the shark. The biggest change however is the lack of chauvinism. No sexist remarks towards the girl and she's educated, smart and tough. Modern CGIs make the shark look realistic, you can see even his gulls moving, and the whole ecosystem is shown. The carcass and crab-eating remind me of certain movie and make me wonder if the actress (Blake Lively) stands an Oscar chance. She well deserves it for sure. There's one movie-related pun - listen carefully! Spanish dialogues don't get translated which adds to the realism. The whole thing is the definition of suspense. What detracts from this perfection is excessive eye make-up (as for water conditions), the fact she always sees clearly even in salty sea water and just after emerging to the surface and a flare lighting up water surface. The rest could be justified. But these few details just ruin the impression of realism.
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