Deepwater Horizon is an action-thriller movie based on the BP oil spill off of the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010.

Of course, being a Hollywood reincarnation of the catastrophe, it is a lot more dramatized than the actual event. Still, due to its realistic setting and dialogue, the film was definitely worth a hard-earned eleven dollars.

Starting off with scenes of average people going to their average job on an average day, only increases the impact of the tragedy of an exploding oil rig falling apart in a storm of flames, mud, and oil.

Audience members could not find a dull moment in the movie, especially in the second half (which included all of the life threatening obstacles and pollutants). Their hindquarters were glued to their seats and their eyes were stuck on the screen with a look on their face that would only pose the question, “Is this really based off of a true story?”

But the film also has a few downfalls that limits its impact and effectiveness.

For example, the overwhelming amount of foreshadowing leads the audience to know exactly what is going to happen and how. Of course they make it apparent that something bad will happen before you even see the movie, but there’s always that bit of mystery that keeps the audience watching, and it was destroyed to near nonexistence in Deepwater Horizon.

Despite the poorly constructed build-up to the climax, it was overall a very well made movie. A lot of bang for your buck.
It is a highly recommended film to see on a big screen, a small screen, and any screen in between. Besides, It wouldn’t kill to watch an oil spill.