David McGrath

A life-long movie nut, I’ve lived far and wide - from the Far North to the Far East – but I’ve always made sure there was a cinema nearby. Whether they be A-Grade, B-grade, or Z-Grade, I’ll give any movie a chance. I love them all. I grew up immersed in the works of the greats – Spielberg, Carpenter, Donner, Raimi, Lucas, Scott and too many more to rhyme off here – and always look forward to discovering the greats-to-be. Having entered the wondrous and scary landscape of middle-age, I’m still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up, but I hope it involves putting pen to paper to create strings of words of my own design. That would be neat.

Underwater (2020) | Film Review

Like its title, Underwater is uninspired and unimaginative. A ninety-minute slog through very familiar territory that felt twice as long. With zero originality, you're better off getting your popcorn to-go and watching the classics at home. 

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