While watching the film Great White the beginning reminded me of Jaws, but as it proceedes that feeling changed to a more merciless terror filled action “killer”. Nicely acted and directed, some of the twists are unique making the story unpredictable. You would never think that it was a first time director with the many difficult shots involved. Just in time for Shark Week, the film opens in theaters, VOD and Digital this weekend.
and Shudder release. Photo courtesy of RLJE Films and Shudder.
Charlie (Aaron Jakubenko) and Kaz (Katrina Bowden) have a small business taking tourists to secluded islands in their six seater seaplane. But things have been very slow and their bills are piling up. Just when Charlie thinks he’s at a dead end, a call comes in from a couple, Michelle (Kimie Tsukakoshi) and Joji (Tim Kano), who want to be taken to an island far from the coast. It’s a bit risky because of the area, but Kaz agrees as long as she can go for the ride. She also asks if their mechanic Benny (Te Kohe Tuhaka) can go along with them for safety reasons.
Tim Kano as Joji and Te Kohe Tuhaka as Benny in the action-adventure/thriller, GREAT
WHITE, an RLJE Films and Shudder release. Photo courtesy of RLJE Films and Shudder
When they get to the island, there’s a gruesome surprise waiting for them. One of the hardest movies to film is one with a lot of underwater action, but first time full feature Director Martin Wilson makes it look easy. The thrills come early, then subside as the story resets to include the final cast of 5 actors. It then becomes tense and for some audiences, mostly those who are timid about killer sharks, it gets very startling. Fearsome and realistic in most all the action scenes, Wilson surly did his homework on shark attacks.
thriller, GREAT WHITE, an RLJE Films and Shudder release. Photo courtesy of
RLJE Films and Shudder.
Great White has not been rated by the MPAA, but contains shark violence, language, gore, and disturbing images. The film is available July 16 in theaters, VOD and Digital HD. Great White is worth the watch and is best seen at a movie theater if playing in your area for realism and the excellent effects. It’s high grades for this terror filled movie.
Additional Film Information:
Cast: Katrina Bowden, Aaron Jakubenko, Kimie Tsukakoshi, Tim Kano and Te Kohe Tuhaka
Directed by: Martin Wilson
Genre: Action Adventure, Thriller
MPAA Rating: Not Rated, contains shark violence, language, gory, disturbing images
Running Time: 1 hr. 31 min.
Opening Date: July 16, 2021
Distributed by: Shudder
Released in: Theaters, VOD, Digital HD
Writer, critic, film editor John Delia, Sr. has been on all sides of the movie business from publications to film making. He has worked as a film critic with ACED Magazine for more than 20 years and other publications for a total of 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. John is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and Critics Association of Central Florida Send John a message at jdelia@acedmagazine.com
