B+ grade / 4 stars. Brilliant, yet short.
Underwater (2020) is one of those cool VFX monster films, where viewers are more invested in a chaotic situation and creatures -- rather than being intrigued by the human characters.
I'd like to think, professionally, had there been another 15 to 25 minutes of practical backstory, flashbacks, etc -- we would care more about this new film and the grim circumstances.
The largest problem in this movie, is the fast muffled dialogue. This movie needed 95% new ADR sessions for the actors -- where a small budget thriller 47 Meters Down (2017) got the underwater ADR dialogue correct, for much less.
I appreciate Underwater's design, but must conclude this picture could be improved with a "Special Edition" revised edition, that paces or breaks in places -- adding new essential scenes.
Fun cast, but very rushed beginning-to-end...
Recommended matinee, or early bird seats.