Lyne and screenwriters Zach Helm and “Euphoria’s” Sam Levinson have taken liberties with the novel, but the broad outlines make for a tense, twisty atmosphere – at least, until they pull back the curtain, sacrificing the psychological uncertainty and squandering that momentum down the stretch. The irony, of course, is that while some will watch out of curiosity about the leads due to their off-screen relationship, most of de Armas’ steamiest scenes happen with others. Known for his glossy excess, Lyne practically invented this modern variant of the erotic thriller with “Fatal Attraction,” “Indecent Proposal” and later “Unfaithful,” the film that this movie most closely resembles in tone and topic. When a pulp writer (Tracy Letts) who is new to the community observes that Vic’s “a weird guy,” Vic merely smiles at his wife having said much the same to him and responds, “So I’ve been told.” Vic doesn’t seek to quell those rumblings, underscoring the mind games that the couple plays not only with each other, but those around them. The two have reached an apparent understanding, however, that allows her to compensate for his indifference and emotional distance by taking lovers, an unhappily-ever-after dynamic that causes discomfort among their friends, with whom they regularly throw neighborhood parties, mostly due to her brazenness.Īs for Vic, he acts unperturbed by his wife’s infidelity, but there’s the little matter of Melinda’s one-time “friend” who has gone missing, and lingering suspicions as to whether he had anything to do with that. Ripley”) and relegated to a low-key premiere on Hulu, the story hinges on the strange marriage between Vic (Affleck) and Melinda ( “Knives Out’s” de Armas), a picture-perfect couple that outwardly have everything, including his invention-earned wealth and their adorable young daughter. While the movie falls apart toward the end, the mystery – and crackling central performances – cruises along at a low boil much of the way.Īdapted from the novel by Patricia Highsmith (“The Talented Mr. The soundtrack album from the 2019 movie Deep Water can be found here – Deep Water (2019).Seeing exes Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas on screen together will be an undeniable attraction (if not of the “Fatal” variety) for “Deep Water,” but that shouldn’t obscure the simple pleasures of this erotic thriller directed by Adrian Lyne, a crafty veteran of that genre. The film is written by Zach Helm and Sam Levinson, directed by Adrian Lyne, stars Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas, Tracy Letts, Rachel Blanchard, Dash Mihok, Lil Rel Howery, Jacob Elordi, Kristen Connolly, Jade Fernandez, Finn Wittrock, Michael Braun, Jade Fernandez, and Michael Scialabba.ĭeep Water is set to premiere on 18th March 2022 on Hulu.ġ La Murga – Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe, Yomo ToroĦ Sneakin’ Sally Through the Alley – Robert PalmerĨ Midnight in Harlem – Tedeschi Trucks Bandġ1 Percolatin’ Blues – Smoking Time Jazz Clubġ2 You Made Me Love You – Smoking Time Jazz Clubġ7 You Make Me Feel Like Dancing – Leo Sayerġ9 Wassup (Listen to the Horns) – Timmy Trumpet & Kastra Music by Various Artists ( Marcelo Zarvos & VA)ĭeep Water is a 2022 American psychological erotic thriller film, based on the novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith. Genre: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Marcelo Zarvos ( Dark Waters, What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali, Breakthrough) has written original score music for the film. Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from the erotic thriller film Deep Water (2022).
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