Ben Randall was the best swimmer of his graduating class, but upon surfacing as the sole survivor of an Alaskan rescue mission attempted during a Category Three storm, his outlook on life has grown increasingly jaded. Now, as hotshot young swimmer Jake Fischer arrives at Coast Guard rescue school looking to accomplish something meaningful with his life, he will be forced to endure the rigorous training methods of a man who expects nothing less than the very best in order to become a member of one of the most elite rescue squads on the planet.
This is a good movie that shows the US Coast Guard in a very positive light. The plot is pretty interesting, although a bit predictable. Kevin Costner did an excellent job playing an aging Coast Guard diver approaching the end of his career. I wasn't as impressed with Ashton Kutcher's performance, however. He seemed too nonchalant with the situations he was presented with - not cocky, which he was supposed to be, but a little goofy like he was going to punk someone. Anyway, this film will ensure that you appreciate the lengths the Coast Guard will go to save the lives of strangers who get into trouble at sea. They're a rare breed and it makes for a pretty intense movie.
Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: No
Starring: Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Sela Ward
I typically watch movies on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while riding the ACE Train from Tracy to Santa Clara. The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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