The National Geographic documentary, "The Rescue", is absolutely fantastic and we'll worth a watch. It captures the emotion and real life drama of the rescue as seen from many points of view. It captures the emotions of the tragic death of Saman. The true stress felt by Dr Harris.
This movie is quite simply the worst movie I have ever seen from Ron Howard. I am so thoroughly disappointed.
What he has failed to capture is the real life drama that unfolded. He has over dramatised some scenes and missed the boat with others.
With due respect to the actors, I think they make the best of a bad lot. Joel Edgerton for one doesn't overplay his part.
But, as we know, the Thai Captain in charge of the operation did not jump in the water to help the last diver out. Not was it as simple to get the Minister to give the go ahead.
If this had been portrayed truly and faithfully, the stress of the divers concocting a plan while the authorities were aiming for a zero risk rescue, contemplating leaving the boys in the cave, would have been more than enough drama for the big screen.
Maybe Ron has lost his touch.
Nothing but respect for the divers, but it's not their job to make this into a movie - that falls to the director, writers and producers.
Like I said, stick with the National Geographic documentary - a far better production in all measures.
This movie is quite simply the worst movie I have ever seen from Ron Howard. I am so thoroughly disappointed.
What he has failed to capture is the real life drama that unfolded. He has over dramatised some scenes and missed the boat with others.
With due respect to the actors, I think they make the best of a bad lot. Joel Edgerton for one doesn't overplay his part.
But, as we know, the Thai Captain in charge of the operation did not jump in the water to help the last diver out. Not was it as simple to get the Minister to give the go ahead.
If this had been portrayed truly and faithfully, the stress of the divers concocting a plan while the authorities were aiming for a zero risk rescue, contemplating leaving the boys in the cave, would have been more than enough drama for the big screen.
Maybe Ron has lost his touch.
Nothing but respect for the divers, but it's not their job to make this into a movie - that falls to the director, writers and producers.
Like I said, stick with the National Geographic documentary - a far better production in all measures.