(2022) is a survival thriller that attempts to blend the primal fear of the open ocean with a story of personal grief, though it often finds itself treading water between high-stakes drama and low-budget spectacle. The Premise
Unlike many "creature features," The Requin spends significant time on the psychological toll of loss, making the couple's struggle for survival feel like a metaphor for surviving grief itself. The Weaknesses Watch The Requin (2022) 1
The film relies heavily on CGI and green screens. While some sequences are effective, many shots of the ocean and the sharks suffer from a lack of realism that can pull the viewer out of the tension. (2022) is a survival thriller that attempts to
Alicia Silverstone carries the emotional weight of the film. Her portrayal of a woman paralyzed by PTSD who must eventually find her "fight" instinct provides a necessary human core to the survival elements. While some sequences are effective, many shots of
The Requin is less Jaws and more Open Water with a heavy dose of melodrama. It works best as a character study of a woman pushed to her absolute limit. If you can look past some shaky visual effects, it offers a visceral, if flawed, look at the terrifying isolation of the sea.
The film follows Jaelyn () and her husband Kyle ( James Tupper ) as they retreat to a remote overwater villa in Vietnam. They are searching for healing following a traumatic miscarriage, but their recovery is cut short when a massive tropical storm sweeps their villa off its stilts and out to sea. Stranded on a wooden platform in the middle of the ocean, the couple must battle dehydration, exposure, and a relentless pair of Great White sharks. The Strengths
The "shark" element of this shark thriller takes a backseat for a large portion of the runtime. While the survival-at-sea drama is harrowing, fans expecting a nonstop slasher-style shark movie may find the build-up a bit slow. The Verdict