A monstrous freak tsunami wave slams a previously peaceful beach community and floods a supermarket. A motley assortment of folks find themselves trapped in said grocery store with an enormous and ferocious giant shark. Director Kimble Rendall, working from a tight script by John Kim and Russell Mulcahy, relates the gripping story at a brisk pace, generates plenty of nerve-rattling tension, delivers a satisfyingly substantial amount of gore, and handles the potentially ludicrous premise with commendable seriousness. Moreover, the characters are drawn with some depth and the combination CGI and animatronic shark looks pretty cool. The solid acting from the capable cast rates as another definite asset, with especially sturdy work from Xavier Samuel as the troubled, but gutsy and resourceful Josh, Julian McMahon as noble criminal Doyle, Sharni Vinson as the sweet Tina, Phoebe Tonkin as rebellious teenager Jaimie, and Dan Wyllie as despicable no-count hoodlum Kirby. Ross Emery's spirited score hits the stirring spot. The crisp cinematography by Joe Ng and Alex Oh gives the picture an impressive polished look. An extremely enjoyable and suspenseful movie.
Review of Bait
