Mark Wahlberg's powerful drama, Deepwater Horizon, based on the 2010 BP oil spill, will stream exclusively on Max starting February 1st. The film, critically acclaimed for its realistic depiction of the disaster, tells the story of the catastrophic explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig and its devastating consequences.
Mark Wahlberg 's intensely powerful and deeply moving drama, Deepwater Horizon, is making its way to a new streaming platform next month. Starting in February, viewers can experience the shocking and traumatic retelling of one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history as it becomes available on Max .
Released in 2016 to critical acclaim, earning an impressive 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Deepwater Horizon recounts the devastating story of the catastrophic 2010 explosion on the offshore drilling rig of the same name. This event caused a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in widespread environmental destruction and the tragic loss of 11 lives.\Wahlberg portrays Mike Williams, the rig's chief electronics technician, who finds himself thrust into the heart of the chaos. Directed by Peter Berg, known for his work on films like Lone Survivor and Friday Night Lights, the film delivers a gripping and inspiring story of everyday individuals fighting to survive against unimaginable odds. The film received widespread praise from critics for Berg's understated direction, which avoids unnecessary flashiness and instead focuses on the raw horror of the catastrophic events faced by the doomed workers. There's no glorification, only an overwhelming sense of dread. While the movie didn't achieve blockbuster box office success, its impact lies not in commercial triumph, but in shedding light on the harrowing events and the scandal surrounding the oil rig disaster.\Collider's review lauded both Wahlberg's grounded, stoic performance and Berg's measured, restrained approach to storytelling. They described the horrific scenes of the rig's explosion as 'nightmarish,' adding that there's 'nothing here that will make you feel good or triumphant beyond the understated heroism of the workers who tried to save each other's lives.' It was characterized as a 'total assault on the senses with the entire rig engulfed in flames and debris constantly raining down,' and also praised the decision to have Wahlberg tone down his usual bombasticism in a role that could have easily veered into 'the all-American hero who saves the day.' 'There may have been the temptation to give the story a Hollywood sheen, but Berg has found a way to get blockbuster effects while sacrificing none of the realism. The result is a film that will both infuriate and horrify in equal measure.' Deepwater Horizon will be available to stream on Max from February 1st. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on all your favorite movies and shows heading to streaming platforms
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