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Shark Hunter (2001)

 Shark Hunter (2001)

Released October 1, 2001 RUNTIME 94 mins 

Director: Matt Codd

Writers: Phillip J. Roth (story), Sam Wells (screenplay)

Stars: Antonio Sabato Jr., Christian Toulali, Grand L. Bush 

COUNTRY United States LANGUAGE English 

GENRES Action, Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Streaming on: TubiTV, Amazon Prime, imdbTV




The plot: Melrose Place's Antonio Sabato Jr. takes an experimental sub to fight an oops-actually-not-extinct Megalodon that killed his parents.


Random observations: 

  • Director Matt Codd actually has some pretty strong Art Department credits, and I think that's probably where he is best suited. All of the actors seem to be performing in a different movie. 
  • Putting glasses on an actor does not make their character suddenly seem smarter.
  • "I have a feeling we've bitten off more than we can chew." Yes, yes you have.

There's a lot more arguing about Megaladons than actual Megaladon, and it's slow, patient arguing at that. Normally people are urgently yelling at each other in movies like this, which can get annoying but nobody really has any sense of urgency here. "Interesting theory..." *discusses inaccurate paleontological fodder for 35 minutes*

There's also not anybody to root for. The characters aren't interesting enough to wish for the Megaladon to chomp their heads off or to wish for their safety. But if you like watching people draw circles on maps, this is the movie for you!


0.3/1 Directing
0.4/1 Cinematography
0.2/1 Visual design
0.7/1 Editing
0.6/1 Plot 
0.2/1 Dialogue
0/1 Acting
0.2/1 Soundtrack/Score/Sound
0/1 Originality
0.1/1 Rewatchability
Total: 2.7/10 Binge Bones



Verdict: If you can keep your eyelids pried for the first 80 minutes, the last 10 minutes are pretty much the only redeeming factor. 



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