The film follows Jaelyn () and her husband Kyle ( James Tupper ) as they retreat to a remote overwater villa in Vietnam. They are searching for healing following a traumatic miscarriage, but their recovery is cut short when a massive tropical storm sweeps their villa off its stilts and out to sea. Stranded on a wooden platform in the middle of the ocean, the couple must battle dehydration, exposure, and a relentless pair of Great White sharks. The Strengths
Unlike many "creature features," The Requin spends significant time on the psychological toll of loss, making the couple's struggle for survival feel like a metaphor for surviving grief itself. The Weaknesses Watch The Requin (2022) 1
The "shark" element of this shark thriller takes a backseat for a large portion of the runtime. While the survival-at-sea drama is harrowing, fans expecting a nonstop slasher-style shark movie may find the build-up a bit slow. The Verdict The film follows Jaelyn () and her husband
(2022) is a survival thriller that attempts to blend the primal fear of the open ocean with a story of personal grief, though it often finds itself treading water between high-stakes drama and low-budget spectacle. The Premise The Strengths Unlike many "creature features," The Requin
The Requin is less Jaws and more Open Water with a heavy dose of melodrama. It works best as a character study of a woman pushed to her absolute limit. If you can look past some shaky visual effects, it offers a visceral, if flawed, look at the terrifying isolation of the sea.
Alicia Silverstone carries the emotional weight of the film. Her portrayal of a woman paralyzed by PTSD who must eventually find her "fight" instinct provides a necessary human core to the survival elements.
The film relies heavily on CGI and green screens. While some sequences are effective, many shots of the ocean and the sharks suffer from a lack of realism that can pull the viewer out of the tension.