![]() ![]() In saying that, age may have been a factor. The younger version was terrifying by comparison to his older version. It also bugged me that the older version of Danny seemed more of a follower than a plausible threat. ![]() Some consistency with the character would have been nice. But when we cut back to modern times, he's quite the chatterbox. One thing that still urks me about this film is how during the flashbacks, Danny Miller never speaks. Other characters that were solid were the two victims in the flashback sequences, Danny's mother (another flashback), and Kat's employer. Again, that comes down to the convoluted plot. Possibly done for a "shock" factor reveal, but it was more of a "why" reveal. As the story progressed, it was evident we weren't supposed to like him, but he was able to worm his way into our hearts. Jake was another character that left a lasting impact. While no dialogue was uttered, the physicality of the character, and the intense fierceness coming through his eyes were enough to warrant a second look to ensure the locks of my house were indeed locked. The flashback scenes in which we see a younger version of the main antagonist, Danny Miller, were especially haunting. Thankfully, some of the supporting cast were able to boost the film. It may have been a purposefully chosen style, but it is very hit and miss. I'm sure all were doing their best with what they were given, but at times the choices made for certain scenes left me perplexed. The acting from our leading sisters as well as one of the main antagonists was less than desirable. The visual effects are basic, but seeing as this is an independent feature, I won't be too hard on it. For it to be a stand alone film, an additional 5-10 minutes needed to be added to explain what exactly was going and to give the audience closure. It really did seem like sequel baiting, but no sequel has been made. ![]() The ending, echoing a lot of other reviews on here, was very lackluster and unsatisfactory. There are certain scenes that make no sense to the plot and feel like fodder to make the runtime longer. The screenplay could have benefited from another going over, preferably by someone with fresh eyes. Let's look at the negatives first, starting with the story. And the ability to differentiate a flashback to modern times was easy enough that anyone who was only half watching could still follow the basic plot. The locations are beautiful, visually stunning. But there are some good things about this independent feature too. A storyline that bounces all over the place, visual effects that are less than stellar, and questionable acting from the leads. Let's get straight to it Submerged is a bit of a mess. ![]()
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