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Into the Blue

Into the Blue

Action · Thriller · Adventure · 2005

When they take some friends on an extreme sport adventure, the last thing Jared and Sam expect to see below the shark-infested waters is a legendary pirate ship rumored to contain millions of dollars in gold. But their good fortune is short-lived, as a ruthless gang of criminals gets word of what they have uncovered.

Movie details

Into the Blue

“Treasure has its price.”

2005 Action · Thriller · Adventure 1h 50m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

5.9 / 10

Community rating

When they take some friends on an extreme sport adventure, the last thing Jared and Sam expect to see below the shark-infested waters is a legendary pirate ship rumored to contain millions of dollars in gold. But their good fortune is short-lived, as a ruthless gang of criminals gets word of what they have uncovered.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Into the Blue?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

John Stockwell

Written by

Matt Johnson

Paul Walker

Paul Walker

Jared

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba

Sam

Scott Caan

Scott Caan

Bryce

Ashley Scott

Ashley Scott

Amanda

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

Bates

James Frain

James Frain

Reyes

Dwayne Adway

Dwayne Adway

Roy

Court is in session

Put Into the Blue on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.