Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Without a doubt Shailene Woodley carries this movie. But she does it in such a masterful way that the other cast are not over shadowed by her. Its a true story int the truest sense,and the feeling and emotion that it brings with it magnify the enjoyment of the movie. It does not have the usual hollywood cliches or licence to exaggerate that hollywood "true" stories do so often...it actually sticks to the actual story very well. And also thank you Hollywood for letting us see "Triss" in a bikini! ;)

Very well done! A must see if you like disaster based on true events stories! Also can serve as a good lesson for young people to think twice before jumping into adventure!

A story that has been told in other movies! Nothing special! Can't understand why this movie cost 35$ million to make ! I mean there's clearly some CGI of the sea and storm , can't be high production costs for Fiji shots and there's not a huge cast . So where the money go?

I know this movie showed the ability of a human strength and will to survive and all, but overall this movie left me feeling uninspired, sad, unmotivated and overall disappointed.the one "twist" in this movie is a depressing one and the final out come of the movie is sad