Shark Diver's Communications Director, Cindy Michaels is not just the heart and soul of our company, she's also a former writer, broadcaster, news director and professional movie reviewer.
Her review of 47 Meters Down combines her experience from her previous work, with the knowledge she has about the subject matter of the movie,
Shark Diving.
Enjoy her review!
Cheers,
Martin
By Cindy Michaels,
Before I begin my informative rant about the mo
vie
47 Meters Down, keep in mind that the film was originally only meant
for a 2016 DVD release under the name In the Deep. (My grandmother
always said, "leave well enough alone." Apparently, they didn't listen
to my g-ma.) A film company bought the rights, recalled the DVDs, and it
was unfortunately released on the big screen. But some DVD copies that
had already been distributed to retailers landed in the hands of the
public. So if it becomes a cult classic, those DVD holders may be able
to make an extra buck for owning a collector's item. My suggestion...
recycle at your local redemption center.
The movie: I laughed; and frustratingly so. Mandy 'Moan' Moore stars in
this unrealistic film about two sisters that venture to Mexico for a
little R and R. The girls get sweet-talked by a couple of local guys
into taking a shark dive in a surface cage. Now, I would normally
say..."good move, guys!" But the boat was rusty, rickety, and run by a
scruffy Captain Taylor, played by Matthew Modine. Ohhhh Matt.
Anyway, things go horribly wrong and the cage drops 47 meters down. Yada
yada yada. That's 154 feet! Have any of you dived that far down? If so,
you know your dive time changes dramatically; air is used 4.7 times
faster at that level. But for Kate and Lisa, or rather the writers of
this mess, no rules apply. The girls are having conversation, hugging
each other, and yes, Mandy Moore cannot stop moaning. They just would
not have had the time to do all that. One intake from all her crying
would have used up the air she had left. And for the amount of times
each of them tried to swim to the surface but were told to go back down
to the cage...seriously? If you've already gone half way, keep swimming!
Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming.
I ponder this one. Why
did all the guys that took them on this venture hang around topside with
spear guns, waiting for the girls to be rescued by the Coast Guard? If
Kate and Lisa make it to the top, there's NO WAY the boys are getting
another date! "Hello, Mr. Coast Guard man, what's your name?" And where
are the big beautiful great whites? There really weren't that many in
this film. Clearly Bruce or Lucy would have said 'hello.' They must have
found more entertaining places to swim, like Guadalupe Island, chatting
it up with our divers!
Ok, for those of you (and there's got to
be at least 1) who are a tad bit apprehensive about cage diving, after
nervously sitting through 47 Meters Down, let me reassure you of some
vital things.
Our cages are awesome! They are reinforced with
floatation material bolted to the INSIDE and indestructible, water-tight
dock floats secured to the outside; four on each cage. The cages are
tied together and then attached to the boat at 3 points by chains and
lines.
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| our surface cages are attached to the vessel |
My friend, the cages are secure; they are basically an extension of the boat.
And just for giggles, I'll tell you this. If our crew was in that
movie, they would have jumped overboard to save Kate and Lisa with their
bare hands, strong arm muscles, and fearless attitudes! All would be
safely brought on board OUR VESSEL, just in time for a lovely sit-down
dinner specially prepared by our fabulous chefs, Mark and Shay.
So, please don't let Mandy Moore moan you into being afraid of cage
diving with us. It is an incredible experience where we INVITE shark
folk, like Bruce, Lucy, Chugey, Scarboard and the rest of our fishy
friends, to come say 'hi.' If they were willing, we'd invite them to
dinner. Mark! Prepare the tuna!
~
Shark Diver has been diving with
great white sharks for 16 years with a 100% safety record. Our great
white shark diving season at Isla Guadalupe, Mexico runs from
August-November. We take 18 divers per trip and treat our guests to 3
meals a day, unlimited snacks, beer and wine, a comfy bed and fluffy
pillow, and lots of excitement. Dive equipment provided, no
certification necessary, shark-sighting guaranteed. We love the sharks
and you will too. Come dive with us!
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