Adrift

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  • 2018


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3.0
Adrift is what you might call a pleasant surprise picture.You walk into the theater readying yourself for a slight variation of something youve seen a .. EW
3.8
Its not just a story of an incredible feat of survival. Its also a love story, presented with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. Rogerebert
2.0
It feels as if its so constrained with the effort of honoring the tales real subjects whose actual story is indeed remarkable that it cant do anything .. Common Sense Media
3.0
At its best, she wills Adrift into a moving story about a natural born wanderer who needs an anchor to know her own strength. Indie Wire
4.5
How fortunate, then, that the queasy immediacy of Kormkurs filmmaking keeps things on course. Indie Wire
3.5
But theres a hook, a surprise, a twist that carries you through.Audiences who seek out this movie will feel, by the end, more pleased than not. Variety
3.0
To adopt the old clich, the ocean isnt just a character in this film its the best one. Time Out
4.0
There are moments of great peril, in which horrifying gashes are revealed, and the audience all inhales through their teeth as one. The Guardian
3.8
Even as the film reaches the CGI heavy spectacle of its climax, during which the hurricane that ravaged Tami and Richards yacht is finally glimpsed, K ..
3.0
As a result, Adrift has the lightweight lovey dovey drama of a mediocre teen romance, which diminishes the genuine stakes of the real story, reducing .. Screen Daily
4.5
But theres a payoff to that exercise too, and will definitely take you by surprise. ETimes (TOI)
2.0
Adrift is enough of a boilerplate piece of survival drama that you know to expect those beats more or less coming on schedule, but Woodley makes it mo .. Vulture
2.5
Three years after watching teams of climbers struggle to survive their adventure on the eponymous mountain in Everest, Baltasar Kormakur offers a much .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Adrift is also a handy one word description to sum up the films tenor: unsure of whether the sea epic intends to be a love story or an action vehicle.
2.5
The real drama, as is usual in movies like this, lies in the details of endurance. The New York Times
4.0
Baltasar Kormkurs film artfully marries an absorbing account of their fight to stay alive with the love story that makes it worth a damn. Telegraph
4.0
Its the primacy of that bond that keeps both Tami and the movie going even after disaster strikes and the long, arduous work of survival begins.
3.0
Kormakurs direction is terrific, keeping us submerged in suspense. The Young Folks
2.0
Bigger than a kaiju, more emotionless than a Terminator, it cant be bargained with, it cant be reasoned with and, when you scan the horizon and theres ..
3.5
Adrift is a captivating story of true life survival, and it succeeds mostly thanks to the the intense performances given by Woodley and Claflin. Cinema Blend
3.0
Itll likely disappear pretty quickly at the box office, but its still a relatively engaging little movie. JoBlo
3.0
On the whole though, Adrift is a perfectly competent dramatic thriller inspired by a real world story about survival in the face of intimidating odds. Screen Rant
2.5
Like Everest, Adrift is a movie throbbing with an audiences anxiety and yet it is not particularly dramatic. The Globe And Mail
1.3
Well, then, Tami, dont take them to see Adrift.PS if youre a Woodley or Claflin fan, and youre dead set on seeing this movie, based on a true story, d .. Philly
3.5
Their dreamlike love story where they sail under magical skies hits all the right notes.
4.0
It doesnt take long for them to fall in love and make plans for the future. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
Adrift isnt awful, but its Sparksian tendencies ultimately sink it. One Guys Opinion
3.1
But as theres a real Tami Oldham who tells this tale, there wasnt much room for sexing the script up. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
(This is in part the result of the way the screenplay is constructed and in part because the movie wants to avoid crossing the disaster movie line.) ReelViews
3.0
10 1 5 / 10 Its not easy to make a surprising film about a true story that was covered extensively in magazine articles and news reports, and inspired .. Blu Ray
3.8
Become a fan on Facebook Follow on Twitter Review by Mark Dujsik | May 31, 2018 The narrative of Adrift establishes a precise before and after structu .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
But Adrift suffers from familiarity, its twist better suited to literature than cinema.
3.1
(Its the kind of finale thats sure to provoke arguments and discussions among viewers long after the credits have finished rolling.) Reel Film Reviews
4.5
There are some moments in the film that wont necessarily work for everyone... I enjoyed it more than I thought. You Tube
4.0
An enthralling ride with an exceptional performance from Shailene Woodley at the center of it thats beautifully backed by the dueling ideas of the bea .. You Tube
2.0
It looks amazing, but the issues I kept going back to were in the structure...all the tension is diffused whenever we cut back to the past. Those sequ .. You Tube
2.0
The Endless 15, 109 mins An eerie sci fi yarn about two brothers (Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, who also directed together) revisiting a cult like .. The Times
5.0
Stanley Kubricks throwaway heist movie The Killing, Alfred Hitchcocks low budget exploitation horror Psycho and Jan de Bonts preposterous crash fest S .. The Times
3.0
Filming on water is notoriously challenging, and director Baltasar Kormakur pulls it off neatly; he keeps us interested, if not exactly on the edge of .. News Review
2.5
With solid performances from the leads and a believable romantic chemistry between their characters, one ends up caring about them and how things will .. Screen It
3.8
What keeps Adrift from feeling like just a travelogue tacked on to a tragi sploitive star vehicle is, ironically enough, its star. Rolling Stone
3.0
But theres a nice coda at the very end, even if Kormakur cant resist cranking up the sentiment. Shadows On The Wall
5.0
The poster, which features Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin beatifically touching foreheads, would have you think its a rays and sprays love affair go .. The Wrap
2.5
Aimless but self sufficient, Woodleys Tami could be an ocean borne version of Reese Witherspoons Cheryl Strayed, the hiking heroine of Wild. News Day
2.0
Despite all its flaws, Adrift builds to an emotionally powerful ending, one that is simultaneously melancholy and uplifting. Film Journal
3.1
But Adrift is paced like its title, and the storys momentum is slowed somewhat by constant toggling between past and present. New York Post
3.0
Unfortunately, the drama of living the experience just hasnt translated to watching it on the screen. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
You will still find your heart tugging at the weight of the twist, whether or not you knew it was coming. Az Central
3.5
Their courtship is idyllic, as well as athletic, but just a bit too dull to be captivating. Smh
3.5
The film still works and, again, if thats how Oldham tells her own story (the film is based on her own book about her experiences), then thats fine. Mountain X
4.0
The ingenious structure of Adrift has one timeline chasing the other without ever catching up. Npr
4.4
The result is a film that will draw you into an absorbing tale of two lovers forced to test their mettle to the limit in a high stakes, high seas adve .. Toronto Star
4.0
Yes, it must be Sicario 2: Soldado, sequel to the slick original thriller. Daily Mail
3.0
Like any good date movie, their belief in each other is what keeps you watching. Flim List
2.0
Adrift: An Enjoyable But Disposal Disaster Romance I rarely detect thoughtful ambition in Kormakurs work, and Adrift is no exception. Film Inquiry
4.5
It is hard to breathe.Courage, grit and determination are the themes of this story of survival.
3.0
Susan Grangers review of Adrift (STX Films) Islandic born filmmaker Baltasar Kornmakur (Everest) cleverly manipulates chronology to twist and turn thi .. Susang Ranger
5.0
I wont spoil the surprise by revealing what happens next, but the heart stopping finale is worth waiting for. Observer
2.0
Foreshadowing can be beneficial to a film experience or greatly detract from it by causing a frustrating degree of cliched predictability. Flickering Myth
3.0
However, it never flies emotionally in the way that it needs to and ultimately doesnt leave much of an impression, ebbing away as quickly as a wave la .. Flickering Myth
2.5
What saves Adrift from an instant wreckage is Woodleys performance, but still, its preferable to read the facts than cope with its cinematic adaptatio .. Flim Threet
3.1
It makes for a fairly gripping and refreshingly small scale disaster movie. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Unfortunately, despite the filmmakers clear, creative effort to structure their tale dynamically, the constraints of keeping this true story truthful .. Boston Globe
3.0
For all the films ordinariness, the end remains a properly fist punchy moment. The Irish Times
3.5
Though Kormakur never quite reaches the heights of those masterworks, Adrift is still a solid reminder of our place on the planet, and how love can su .. Birth Movies Death
4.5
...wonderfully realistic, a true story of a feat by a woman more Herculean than Capt. Bligh taking a longboat 2,000 miles. Exceptional performances, d .. Tony Medley
4.5
Adrift is a film with startling intimacy, grounded romance, and sly sophistication. Pajiba
3.1
Woodley is outstanding, delivering a performance that is raw in its nakedly relatable concentration. Movie Freak
3.0
Shailene Woodley turns in a believable performance in the lost at sea survival tale, based on a true story Shailene Woodley, right, and Sam Claflin in .. Detroit News
3.0
(CNN) Adrift is a two tiered throwback a stirring, at times grueling portrait of survival, and an old fashioned showcase for star producer Shailene Wo .. Cnn
3.8
Even under that circumstance, Adrifts combination of nerve wracking drama and tender love story is enough to render it consistently compelling. Aisle Seat
3.5
In the end, what they have here is a better calling card than it is a compelling narrative. Forbes
3.0
The direct connection between actress and subject saves the movie from swerving too far off its designated course. Herald Sun
3.0
Its a shame then that the ponderous, schmaltzy script that surrounds it isnt as good, stopping the film jumping from good to excellent with its nausea .. Hey U Guys
3.0
But with its unconventional structure and deeper themes than simply staying alive, Adrift is worth confronting those fears. The Play List
3.0
Cutting between the aftermath of the storm and the rosier path of Oldham and Sharps courtship, Kormakur whose 2012 drama The Deep told another true st .. Now Toronto
4.0
In other words, Adrift is all at once a high stakes yarn of waterborne survival (akin to JC Chandors All is Lost, Ang Lees Life of Pi and Kormakurs ow .. Lw Lies
3.5
Missed opportunities aside, it remains an engaging and haunting tale. Nz Herald
2.0
Both Tami and Richard are competent in the water; shes a surfer, hes a sailor; and the film serves as a reminder of the way disaster renders incompete .. Flicks
2.0
The lack of suspense ensured by the flash forwarding structure is a crime. Ft
3.0
While it doesnt sanitise the threats and stakes, it does give its pretty leads a tad too much in the way of clunky lines, needless exposition and cloy .. Independent Ie
3.0
Leave No Trace (PG, 109mins) 5 stars Indie director Debra Granik explores the grubby fringes of the American dream, and the quiet despair of the margi .. Independent Ie
2.5
Every sailor alone trope youve ever seen and more is trotted out and Woodley dutifully clears every hurdle. Stuff
4.0
Adrift (M) 96mins It was the trip of a lifetime the young lovers couldnt resist. Stuff
4.4
While its probably a concession to reality, it is refreshing to see a film where a female protagonist isnt passively waiting for a rescue. Ar Kansas Online
2.5
By frequently cutting back to the bland, drippy romance, the filmmakers undercut the intensity of the peril, and Woodleys performance, while solid, la .. Film Racket
3.5
The ideas behind that structure are minimalbut they make for an entertaining film. Vanity Fair
2.0
The plot centers around Tami Oldham (Woodley) a 23 year old San Diego native whose main occupation appears to be not going back to her hometown. Refinery 29
5.0
But never mind the competition, because Adrift can stand proud as one of the finest specimens of this watery genre. The Arts Desk
1.0
You can consume only so much gooey romanticism before someone gets seasick, and its precisely the soggy love story at the center of Adrifta survival a .. Wsj
2.0
Its all compelling stuff, and should be exciting and heart wrenching viewing. Patriot Ledger
3.5
A well made shipwreck movie with some exciting and poignant moments. Scmp
3.1
Woodley is an absolute blast to watch in the films most adventurous scenes.
2.0
Kudos to Shailene Woodley (The Descendants) for a strong leading performance. The Film Pie
3.8
Woodley is a stronger screen presence than the low key Claflin, but they have a lovely and natural chemistry together. Chicago Sun Times
3.9
Its Spectacle can be found within its many Truths if youre perceptive enough to look beneath the surface. Nyc Movie Guru
3.0
Both Woodley and Claflin get plenty of moments to shine here, but in truth this is Woodleys movie. Punch Drunk Critics
2.0
But its really about an unusual subject for movies: intelligence. Straight
2.5
Adrift continuously cuts away from the dire situation to focus on the sappy romance. Movie Web
3.3
While Adrift provides an entertaining and beautiful love story combined with tragedy and a struggle to survive, somewhere along the way, we lose our c .. We Live Entertainment
3.8
Woodley and Claflin are simply terrific together with one of their finest performances to date. We Live Entertainment
3.5
Hand movies are all about the clever improvisations done to keep life going. Straits Times
4.5
But this is no YA story rather its one of courage, fortitude and the will to survive. Dead Line
2.0
Adrift is extremely rote; Kormkur and co lazily combine tropes all too recognisable from other movies, imbuing them with a cringy sincerity that the f .. One Room With A View
4.5
Woodley is phenomenal in the film and her performance is certainly worthy of award attention. Solzy At The Movies
3.1
Had the focus just been on Woodley, Adrift may have worked. Focusing in on the resiliency of the human spirit, this could have been tense and thrillin .. Awards Circuit
3.8
... the extreme long shots say it all: we are completely alone, mere specs on an endless expanse of shimmering gray ... best of its kind since J.C. Ch .. Bitly
2.0
That it comes up short is a surprise too given director Baltasar Kormakur made the excellent Icelandic film The Deep another true life seafaring survi .. Scots Man
3.0
Its hard to say whether Adrift would be even more effective if the characters at its center had more to them than the good luck of being embodied by l .. Film Avclub
3.0
Adrift is based on a true story, and its a harrowing one at that, but a horrific ordeal doesnt always make an interesting movie. Metro
3.5
Its kind of too bad, because the film it ends up being is pretty strong for what it is (a quickie popcorn thriller with an on the rocks quasi star and .. Alternate Ending
4.0
It is, for the most part, an enjoyable movie that could shape up to be a nice little summer sleeper. Lainey Gossip
1.5
Or maybe its Kormkurs skill at giving catastrophe a narrative shape. Film Journal International ..
3.1
Whereas All Is Lost was basically an existential one man show, this one is as much a sweet love story as a grueling survival tale, although its realis .. Clclt
1.5
Lets remember, this is the story of a real life tragedy.Nobody has the right to turn it into the entertainment equivalent of a jack in the box for a q .. Seven Day Svt
2.0
Instead, this seafaring survivalist drama attempts to keep afloat on the strength of Shailene Woodleys performance. Concrete Play Ground
4.0
This might be why her naked dance in the rain manages to be at once the most beautiful, least sexualized nudity Ive seen on screen this year. National Post
2.0
In the minus column: a treacly romance, a plot device that begs credulity, and the fact that, as a true story, we have some idea of how things will tu .. Original Cin
3.0
Woodleys very physical performance and the fine photography by Robert Richardson, are reasons enough to see this very competent movie. The Australian
2.5
While Adrift prospers from Shailene Woodleys amazing performance, its clunky narrative structure prevents this dramatized true story from being the ca .. Rendy Reviews
4.5
If youre feeling adventurous and looking for another kind of superhero in a crowded field, this might be for you. Third Coast Review
4.5
Occasionally, its hard to tell where and when the two are since the ultimate reveal of how they were sent adrift doesnt come right away. Cultured Vultures
3.0
Kormakur keeps the visual effects to a minimum so theres less risk of overdosing on computer generated ocean environments, a la The Perfect Storm.The .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
Thankfully, this colurful, enjoyable lark is not a case of diminishing returns for this energetic troupe, the shift of scenery offering plenty of oppo .. Tiny Url
3.0
The back and forth flashbacks weaken the intensity of the struggle and a weak script and weaker twist ending make even a story of survival more disapp .. Movie Mom
0.5
Adrifts timelines elevate the the sequences at sea due to the romantic blast occurring throughout. El Pais (Spain)
3.0
With its structure and plot mechanics, Adrift will not be remembered for deviating far from genre expectations, but while some of its familiar element .. Fan The Fire Magazine
1.5
Lots goes wrong at sea for this couple. More goes wrong for the movie which ultimately and sadly gets as lost at sea as its two characters. Tri City Herald
3.1
Stop Googling and see the film first. Youll be glad you didnt know all the details beforehand. Toronto Sun
3.5
The work of Woodley and Claflin as well as the direction of Kormkur raise this story of two lovers alone against the immensity of the sea.
3.1
If its not quite as exciting as watching Blake Lively square off against a particularly pesky shark in The Shallows from two summers ago, theres still .. Film Frenzy
4.0
The time here never feels 1980s ish and Tamis survival is streamlined, dramatically and visually. Vue Weekly
3.8
Its lurking beneath the surface, a narrative ripple youll find satisfying even if you spot it from a mile away. Hollywood Into To
3.8
Adrift grips with its sun kissed South Pacific beauty and its dangling hope. Us Magazine
1.3
So Shailene Woodley wakes up.There is blood on her face and on her clothes, and she is up to her waist in water. Sf Chronicle
3.1
The romantic elements work well enough but some of the emotional moments ring false. Johnhanlon Reviews
2.5
But its bombast feels like ballast next to its buoyant romance and its dovetailing chronology increasingly intrudes on any momentum the performers bui .. Mid West Film Journal
2.5
is a film that at times cuts through the waves with easy grace, but more often simply wallows its way through the tale.
2.0
The one relatively new thing Adrift brings to the screen is a stupefyingly wrongheaded plot development of the Did that just.No, wait. Review Journal
2.0
What is meant to be a voyage of self discovery is actually little more than a trip to the Young Adult section of the library. Richard Crouse
2.5
Theres a good movie in this story somewhere, but Adrift just isnt able to do it justice. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
4.0
It is harrowing and almost unbelievable. Woodley is committed, and this establishes her as a versatile actress willing to endure tough filmmaking. Film Festival Today
3.5
Not enough people are talking about how confidently made and acted Adrift is. Impulse Gamer
2.0
Its based on real events recounted in Tami Ashcrafts book Sky in Mourning: The True Story of Love, Loss, and Survival at Sea and being anchored to his .. Crooked Marquee
1.5
is so focused on telling the facts as they were, that empathy is left along the way: its shipwrecked long before the protagonist is.
2.0
Shes perfectly cast with the right combination of athleticism and impassioned heft. Screen Zealots
3.0
This sea saga blend of love story, fem strong survival tale and ocean yarn adventure makes a decent young adult, date night flick. Parade
1.5
more diverting than groundbreaking, and the script is hampered by some inane flirtatious dialogue, but Woodley carries the movie with a desperate perf .. L.A. Biz
4.0
Compelling and life affirming, Adrift is a real life survival story...Emotional and draining it will make you wonder what you have been doing with you .. FlickDirect
3.0
If you know the true story, and it were possible to un Google, Id suggest it now; its better that way. Woodley is superb, hugely resourceful yet reali .. Caution Spoilers
3.0
Low key fare for the most part, but the storm scenes are genuinely terrifying. Herald Scotland
1.5
Regardless, Dr. Kormkur doesnt even seem to get off on manipulating audiences: the film is workmanlike in its tonal shifts, and aside from a couple of .. Film Monthly
3.0
There is a great story underneath it all, but Kormakurs direction is too hasty to inspire great emotion.
1.5
Bland and testing, Adrift takes a tragic, compelling true life story and makes it simply boring. What I Watched Tonight
1.0
But more than that, its a horror story that asks (but never answers) whats scarier: the open ocean, a catastrophic storm, or the potential loss of a l .. The Muse Jezebel
4.5
In fact, Im cheesing at the notion of the opposite: a group of teens sitting down to watch a pop weepy only to be rocked by a harrowing true tale of a ..
4.0
The result is a rarity in modern cinema terms; an un ironic, openhearted romance that doubles as a psychological study in survival trauma. Screen Space(Squarespace)
4.5
Adrift is a solid, midrange picture of the type that is increasingly rare. Its star driven, suspenseful, and just plain gorgeous to look at. Memphis Flyer
3.0
There are glimpses of an excellent film, if only the exposition had been more intimate.
3.0
Shailene Woodley carries the film with strength and warmth, even when the cold hits her bones. Fotogramas
4.5
The problem, at least for me, is that Aster is a better director than he is a writer.Most of what seemed to be ambiguous and mysterious about the movi .. Daily Public
4.0
Her performance is the reason why Adrift is more than an amazing piece of fact based action. Ex Press
3.0
The news isnt all bad, though: Kormkurs direction is quite good indeed, mining drama, suspense and genuine heartbreak out of the couples plight. Pitts Burgh Magazine
3.0
Adrift wont be a big name in the history of cinema, but it is well made entertainment with an inspiring message.
3.0
The film adroitly navigates between romance and catastrophe, drawing audiences into a satisfying story of seafaring survival. High Def Digest
1.5
The romantic development is just OK for me, but the actual hurricane moments, both before the disaster and after, grab your attention. The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
3.1
During romantic flashbacks, Woodley giggles with a contagious laugh that feels authentic of young love. Wtop
4.5
If Woodley/Claflin dont light the spark and if Komakur doesnt allow the chemistry to mature, the moment wouldnt resonate as much. KSDK
3.3
Adrift is a passable survival story, but the framing device and non linear story structure kills the momentum the longer the movie goes on.
4.5
It makes its unlikely tale of human vs Mother Nature more effective for what we dont know. Stabroek News
3.0
A one woman crewed voyage of grit and determination, one that frequently gets lost in its convoluted storyline. Flavourmag
3.0
The onboard electronics have shorted out, and this being 1983, theres no alternative tech.
4.5
When events are unfolding on the yacht, Adrift rides the line between good and great filmmaking thanks in large part to (Shailene) Woodleys outstandin ..
4.5
Its a virtuoso achievement, one that should be remembered when Academy Award nominations are handed out next year.
2.0
Until recently, John M. Urbancich, former and first Executive Editor of CriticsChoiceMovies , reviewed films and wrote related features and celebrity .. Jmuvies Blog Spot
1.5
Related: dont read about Oldham and Sharps experience before seeing the movie. Comicsverse
3.5
Ultimately highlights the power of ones hope and will to survive, with Woodley failing to weaken at any moment; this is a powerful, dedicated performa .. Brisbanista
3.8
All and all, Woodley and director Kormakur save the film as its worth checking out on the big screen. Awfj
4.5
sailing yacht home to San Diego, a trip thats over 4000 miles and crosses the Pacific Ocean.
4.5
Adrift navigates choppy waters to create an impressive nautical drama. Backseat Mafia
4.0
Adrift is worth seeing on a big screen for the stunning tropical island scenery and the spectacle of the vertigo inducing waves in the storm.
1.5
Shailene Woodley delivers a performance that is moving and inspiring. Jamaica Gleaner
1.5
A film that in moments promises a lot, but ends up giving nothing. Proceso
3.0
This film has a compelling premise but one that wasnt able to sustain its power over the course of the entire movie. AXS.com
1.5
I enjoyed it well enough for what it was, but something kept me from loving it. Lenoirauteur
3.5
This is a big film with a very intimate soul, a disaster movie that makes an impression without stooping to blockbuster gimmickry. Critically Ac Claimed
4.5
John Cameron Mitchells emotionally earnest filmmaking makes this interestingly shaped peculiarity weirdly affecting. Critically Ac Claimed
2.0
No one can tell you anything about Sorry to Bother You, the revolutionary new debut feature from writer director Boots Riley. Dayton City Paper
2.0
Does little more than bob alongside every other title in the human vs. sea genre. Matt Pais
3.8
But while the love story gives Adrift its emotional center, and the script twists itself in knots to privilege the tale, the real guts and strength of .. Trib Live
1.5
Unfortunately, the films survival aspect is not as compelling as other films of the same nature. Channel 24
2.5
But Adrift is the tale of Tamis survival and thats what the movie needs to focus on.
3.0
And if youre unfamiliar with the story, all you need to know is in the trailer dont Google Adrift until after seeing the movie.
4.5
Its a gripping romantic adventure on the high seasJohnny Depp free!



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