Isn't it true that the catastrophes are the most awesome phenomena in the world? When watching news on TV, the most interest goes to the reports on crashes and nature disasters, especially those causing mass death. Isn't it because it's the manifestation of our subordination to the untamed elementals? Isn't it what makes us see that all this high-tech world and all our intelligence are still far from providing absolute safety for the mankind? So, the catastrophe movies were, are and I think will remain attractive in the nearest future.
As for the movie itself, it's difference from the many other movies of the kind (nature catastrophes) is that it's based on the true story. Moreover, the hazard of being caught in a storm is a part of a fisherman's job and life. That's what makes this movie really believable. The special effects, to my opinion, are not 100% perfect, but then again, where they are? Yet, what could be imagined about the combination of wind, rain, ocean, and a ship, - it was. At certain scenes it seems the imagination of the creators is going beyond the reality, but no one could prove they're right or wrong. However, it's better to think not about it while watching the movie. To get most of it, just watch it. No analyzing, no mocking (except the scenes made just for this), and you would participate in the action.
As for the movie itself, it's difference from the many other movies of the kind (nature catastrophes) is that it's based on the true story. Moreover, the hazard of being caught in a storm is a part of a fisherman's job and life. That's what makes this movie really believable. The special effects, to my opinion, are not 100% perfect, but then again, where they are? Yet, what could be imagined about the combination of wind, rain, ocean, and a ship, - it was. At certain scenes it seems the imagination of the creators is going beyond the reality, but no one could prove they're right or wrong. However, it's better to think not about it while watching the movie. To get most of it, just watch it. No analyzing, no mocking (except the scenes made just for this), and you would participate in the action.