Deepwater Horizon

— Mark Wahlberg has a certain kind of character he likes to bring to the screen—patriotic, courageous underdogs overcoming either greedy or political bad guys—and he's very good at it. Wahlberg’s charisma paired with Peter Berg’s skills makes this a perfect escape with just enough tension and plenty of action to certify it a would-be blockbuster. I liked it but I do wonder how time and time again I fall for these individual stories of courage and kindness in the midst of crisis and disaster. I may even feel a little guilty for “enjoying” stories that may be uplifting but occur in the context of a tragic historical event. Next on the Wahlberg/Berg calendar is a film focusing on events surrounding the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing!

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[2016. 107 min. Directed by Peter Berg. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Gina Rodriguez, Dylan O’Brien, Kate Hudson, Douglas M. Griffin, and James DuMont.]
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/30/movies/deepwater-horizon-review-mark-wahlberg.html