'The Meg' A Review

The Meg is a monster movie about an underwater research facility that penetrates the sea floor discovering another ecosystem beneath. This discovery unleashes a monster shark- the megalodon- into our unsuspecting waters.

Jason Statham as the rescue-diver hero Jonas is well cast with all his scowling gravitas and is even given a sense of humor and a little heart making this one of his more multi-faceted performances. The supporting cast is diverse and all turn in good, serviceable performances but they aren't asked to stretch much, nor should they, this isn't that type of movie. It's not about the characters, although there is a low-key love story and tortured pasts to be overcome, it's about the really really big shark.

With a great mix of practical effects and CGI The Meg feels almost like a throwback to a certain type of undemanding and fun 90's popcorn flicks. There is a small pacing problem, there's a false ending that is drawn out a little too long, but overall the movie sets out to and succeeds at its main objective- to entertain.

For it's scope and spectacle it may be a perfect choice for a multiplex escape on a hot smoldering summer afternoon but as far as its cinematic merits-

Rent It.