The film "At a depth of 6 feet", the reviews of which will be considered in the article, deserves attention only because it is the director's vision of the real story that took place. It is known that the viewer readily watches films whose plot has a plausible implication, especially when it comes to human survival in extreme conditions.
Director Scott Waugh decided to talk about the confrontation of man with the elements in a short 89 minutes so that the main slogan of his work :( "Never lose hope") penetrated into every heart. It is noteworthy that in the center of the plot is a former world-famous champion who in oblivion could not think of anything better than getting adrenaline from snowboarding and relaxing with drugs.
The meaning of the story, intriguing the viewer
The film “At a depth of 6 feet” (2017 film), as mentioned above, is based on real events. The action takes place around Eric Lemarck, who in the past was a professional athlete. Now the young man is addicted to drugs and in general, his current life is full of misunderstanding, dissatisfaction, has lost its meaning and is going downhill. Nevertheless, Eric decides to go in for sports in order to bounce back and restore the once-lost balance. Therefore, he decides to go to one well-known resort to ride a snowboard, and at the same time to understand how to live further. But the plans of the main character of the picture are violated by an extreme situation.
Telling the plot completely does not make sense, because, probably, everyone should watch the film to see how a person survives, left alone with the elements. In general, “At a depth of 6 feet” - a film in which the actors played their roles at the level, puts in the center the real story of the confrontation between nature and man, which can neither attract.
the main role
Josh Hartnett played the role of Eric Lemarck. The young actor in childhood and youth was professionally involved in football. In the early years he starred in many commercials. Josh gained true fame when he performed the role of a pilot in the legendary film Pearl Harbor. After this key moment in Harnett’s career, he began to be attracted to many films. Among them is the film “At a depth of 6 feet” (2017), reviews of which we will discuss below.
Admittedly, Harnett was invited to Scott Waugh's project without trial or casting. For a well-known young man, the role was written specifically, his character and appearance ideally suited the director’s plan, and it was in Hartnett that Vaughn saw the resemblance to the real hero of history - Olympic world champion in hockey Eric Lemarck.
Such different opinions
Critics and audiences regarding the Scott Waugh movie are unanimous. They believe that the main positive point of the picture lies in its "atmospheric". Wild mountains, snowy hills, ice and space. What could be better than all this? Cinematography is also appreciated on a positive side. Gorgeous panoramas, good angles. “At a depth of 6 feet” is a film, reviews of which are generally positive, it is worth watching even to feel yourself on the snowy mountain peaks and enjoy the almost pristine natural beauty.
On the other hand, among the reviews of the Scott Waugh painting, one can find opinions that some scenes are frankly implausible. They raise public doubts and destroy the general perception of the integrity of the film.
Interesting facts about actors
The famous actress Mira Sorvino was invited to the role of Lemarck's mother. She has a very small age difference in real life with Josh Hartnett. Only 11 years old. However, professional makeup has made the actress an order of magnitude older, adding her missing age. In reviews of the film "At a Depth of 6 Feet," Sorvino fans noticed that she expertly got used to the role of her character and professionally performed it. The maternal experiences that Mira so coolly conveyed to the viewer, letting through all the pain of a woman who believes that her son could die in the mountains, made many start up and even cry.
The charming girl from San Diego, Sarah Dumont, plays the responsible girl who monitors the safety of the ski base in "At a Depth of 6 Feet". During her career in Hollywood, she managed to participate with the masters of the movie genre in such films as “Who is our dad, dude?”, “Passion of Don Juan” and the series “The Royal Family”, “CSI Crime Scene” and “Shield Agents”.
The charismatic Jason Cottle, known to the viewer for his roles in the films “The Singer at the Wedding” and “The Law of Valor,” was chosen by Scott Waugh to play the father of the protagonist: an unprincipled person who dreamed of making his son a champion.
What is the result?
Summarizing all of the above, I would like to note that the film "At a depth of 6 feet" was a good embodiment of directorial thought. It can be noted such advantages:
- Autobiographical character.
- Great atmosphere.
- The feeling of spaciousness and presence with the main character.
- Good acting.
Reviews of the movie "At a depth of 6 feet" show that the film is worth a look. The picture deservedly occupies a position in the ranking above average, and this is a good indicator of its level.