Crawl – Blu-ray Movie Review

Synopsis

When a massive hurricane hits, Haley ignores evacuation orders to search for her father. Finding him injured in the crawl space of their home, they become trapped by quickly encroaching floodwaters. As time runs out to escape, they discover that the rising water level is the least of their fears.

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Specifications

Paramount Pictures
2019, 1080p, DTS HD-Master Audio, Rated R, Aspect ratio 2.39:1, 1 hour and 27 minutes
Starring: Kaya Scodelario and Barry Pepper
Directed By: Alexandre Aja

Rating

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Violence: Yes
Sex: No
Language: Yes

Commentary

Though Sam Raimi was a producer, this film took itself a bit too seriously. The plot was predictable, the acting marginal and the alligators too CGI looking. The idea of giant gators mucking around in your basement is a bit silly and the water down there was a bit too clean. I know it helped you see what’s going on, but really? Crystal clear? And then there was the scene where the mother gators nest is revealed reminded me of Aliens…only more poorly done. Near the end, I was looking at my watch. Not a good sign. My advice? Crawl away from this stinker.

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Technical

The picture was good with good lighting, even in the basement. The color palette tended more towards blue in tone, which was fitting for all of the water you saw. As mentioned, the CGI was not up to par with most other movies, even with similar budgets. Sound was excellent with violent winds whipping the rain around.

Extras

Over 45 minutes of extras here including a motion comic alternate opening, which is actually quite violent, a plethora of deleted and extended scenes…and of course, a DVD copy of the film is included.

Jim Milton

Jim Milton has been interested in high fidelity since his college years in the late 70's. It was there that he first became interested in classical music. He has been part of choral music, both in opera and oratorio and is an avid collector of classical music from the Baroque through the Romantic periods. He enjoys an occasional night at Boston Symphony Hall or attending an organ concert at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, ME. Currently he is the director of Nuclear Medicine at the North Shore Medical Center, located just outside of Boston. He also serves as an adjunct professor for Salem State University where he teaches a course in nuclear instrumentation. During his leisure time, he enjoys listening to his music collection and an occasional movie with his wife of 30+ years. Living on the longest stretch of sandy beach north of Boston offers him plenty of opportunities to take a relaxing stroll or soak up some sun. "Remember, acquiring good A/V gear takes lots of time...but doesn't necessarily take lots of money."