![]() As the director of Fatal Attraction and Indecent Proposal, Lyne is well-versed in the erotic thriller and left his mark upon the genre. Unfortunately, it?s Deep Water?s script that sinks the film. Whether hero or villain, de Armas brings a spark of life to any film that can elevate the material. In addition, a similar sentiment can be said for Ana de Armas. His dark, brooding sensibilities have established him as a strong performer (and even a strong Batman). (Whether or not he?s willing to act on his anger remains to be seen.) Since leaning into lighter roles early on in his career, Affleck continues to evolve as an actor. Reminiscent of his role in Gone Girl, Affleck?s brooding beast of a husband is an uncaring monster with revenge on his mind. ![]() As she proceeds with her sexual dalliances, Vic sits and broods about his wife?s behaviour, potentially plotting his own revenge as well.ĭirected by Adrian Lyne, Deep Water is the unsettling tale of a couple whose marriage has disintegrated entirely, leaving a strange blend of mind games in its wake. Even though Vic (Ben Affleck) and Melinda Van Allen (Ana de Armas) seem to have the perfect marriage, their relationship is one of manipulation and infidelities. Ripley), Deep Water invites the viewer behind the closed doors of a marriage in trouble. ![]() ![]() The deeper you get into the water, the darker it gets.īased on the novel by Patricia Highsmith ( The Talented Mr. ![]()
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