I almost didn't watch this film due to its average rating and some of the reviews here. I suspect the negative reviews have more to do with people rigid world views and moral inclinations than actual capacity to distinguish any kind of subtlety in the way the story unfolds.
Interestingly it doesn't actually unfold as one would expect and as some commentators have claimed.
Naomi Watts acting is excellent and the emotions she conveys make the story believable.
As for the 2 young surfer dudes, one of them actually looks a bit like Julian Wilson (Top pro surfer) which should be a pleasant surprise for the ladies out there.
The location, beach houses, cinematography are beautiful and makes you want to move to Australia. Just for that the movie is worth watching.
Interestingly it doesn't actually unfold as one would expect and as some commentators have claimed.
Naomi Watts acting is excellent and the emotions she conveys make the story believable.
As for the 2 young surfer dudes, one of them actually looks a bit like Julian Wilson (Top pro surfer) which should be a pleasant surprise for the ladies out there.
The location, beach houses, cinematography are beautiful and makes you want to move to Australia. Just for that the movie is worth watching.