Sharkwater Critic Reviews

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Entertainment Weekly | Owen GleibermanAdd Critic to Favorites

This beautiful and urgent eco-doc takes a bite out of the shark mythology made indelible by "Jaws."Read the full review

The Hollywood Reporter | Michael RechtshaffenAdd Critic to Favorites

Stewart's documentary is seldom less than compelling in its quest to raise international awareness about a situation that is threatening to put sharks on the endangered list.Read the full review

Boston Globe | Mark FeeneyAdd Critic to Favorites

Undersea photographer Rob Stewart, who directed, wrote, narrated, stars in, and helped shoot Sharkwater, really, really loves sharks. He also fears for their future on the planet. His lively documentary makes you see why, on both counts.Read the full review

Variety | David RooneyAdd Critic to Favorites

As an eco-political inquiry, the film is compelling even if its grounding in scientific fact could be more solid.Read the full review

The New York Times | Matt Zoller SeitzAdd Critic to Favorites

Mr. Stewart dilutes the movie’s urgency by framing the subject within a “personal journey” format and selling himself as a hunky, sensitive martyr.Read the full review

Los Angeles Times | Staff (Not credited)Add Critic to Favorites

Ecological passion meets unquenchable self-aggrandizement in the beautifully filmed deep-blue-alert documentary Sharkwater.Read the full review

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