Oscar Jaenada

The raves that you've been reading for this small summer hit are not all well-earned. True to its title, "The Shallows" makes a fairly...

Overall, the film shines on the horror and tension quotient. The computer-generated shark is fairly unconvincing, but it does take the action to a horrifying close. The sound design, which includes the background score, heightens the tension and elevates the viewing experience.