GRADE: 8
After a collision with a shipping container at sea, a resourceful sailor finds himself, despite all efforts to the contrary, staring his mortality in the face.
Director: J.C. Chandor
Country: USA
THOUGHTS:
Amazingly captivating for a mostly silent movie. Redford’s performance, particularly the physical aspect, is outstanding. His debilitated, but highly resourceful character is mesmerizing to watch as he struggles to survive against increasingly desperate odds. I had mixed feelings about the ending, but it would be difficult to fault Chandor for wanting to provide some relief after the unrelenting hopelessness.