Previously, the guys - no slouches at exposition - had told her about a jagged rock 200 yards off shore that you can only see at low tide. Now weРІР‚в„ўre talking.Р”В«ack on the beach, we watch LivelyРІР‚в„ўs stunt double hang 10 and ride a huge wave in which the shark can be seen in chilling outline. ThatРІР‚в„ўs why they start the movie with a flash-forward in which a young boy finds the camera on the beach and the video footage shows the surfers getting gobbled up good by the shark. Hey, wait, how much setup can thrill-seeking audiences endure? Director Jaume Collet-Serra ( Non-Stop) and screenwriter Anthony Jaswinski feel you pain. And oneРІР‚в„ўs conveniently wearing a GoPro camera on his head.

Two Mexican surfer dudes are already in her space in the otherwise deserted cove. At first, Nancy encounters a different kind of predator. Her dad is still angry that Nancy wants to drop out of medical school - momРІР‚в„ўs death hit her hard. Her kid sister wishes she could join her. Armed with a surfboard and a cell phone, Nancy uses FaceTime chat to call home and establish her Texas backstory. But while this nailbiter sure as hell ainРІР‚в„ўt swimming in the same classic waters as Jaws, it gets the jolting job done.Р”В«lake Lively, whoРІР‚в„ўs always been a better actress then her Gossip Girl beginnings would suggest, plays Nancy, a med studentР’В looking for some alone time on her late momРІР‚в„ўs favorite Mexican beach. Who doesnРІР‚в„ўt want to see a hot blonde in a bikini get attacked by a great white shark? That kind of crass Hollywood thinking is all you need to spawn a summer throwaway like The Shallows itРІР‚в„ўs one of those movie titles that serves as its own review.

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