The Bottom Line
- Great performances from Josh Lucas, Jamie Bell and Dermot Mulroney
- Gritty thriller that'll keep your heart racing
- None worth noting
Description
- 'Under the Undertow' - Documentary chronicling the filming of "Undertow"
- Two deleted scenes (both are worthy of inclusion in the film)
- Commentary by director David Gordon Green and actor Jamie Bell
- Animated photo gallery
- Theatrical trailer
- DVD RELEASE DATE: April 26, 2005
Guide Review - "Undertow" DVD Review
Lucas stars as the bad seed of the family in this edge of your seat thriller. Lucas plays Deel, John Munn's (Dermot Mulroney) jailbird brother who pays a surprise visit on John and his two sons (played by Jamie Bell and newcomer Devon Alan). Seething with anger, Deel shows up on John's doorstep looking for a treasure their father supposedly left behind. When John claims there isn't any loot, Deel's rage boils over and John and his kids are the targets.
All four lead actors are simply terrific, the cinematography places you smack dab in rural Georgia, and Green shows why he's considered a gifted director.
DVD BONUS FEATURES:
If you were under the impression making a film is glamorous work, then be sure to watch the behind the scenes documentary. All illusions of glamour are dashed as the actors and crew battle chiggers, terrible weather, and other problems on the set.
