Aaron Eckhart & Ben Kingsley’s New Survival Thriller Debuts With Bloody Good Rotten Tomatoes Score

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The new survival thriller starring Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley is earning rave reviews, with a high score on Rotten Tomatoes.

As a film buff, I’ve always been impressed by Aaron Eckhart. He first really caught my attention with Erin Brockovich back in 2000, and I loved his witty performance in Thank You for Smoking a few years later. But let’s be real, most people probably know him best as Two-Face from The Dark Knight – a truly iconic role. Then you have Sir Ben Kingsley, a legend in his own right, especially for his incredible, Oscar-winning portrayal of Gandhi. He’s been nominated for an Academy Award multiple times, including for films like Bugsy, Sexy Beast, and House of Sand and Fog. Now, these two fantastic actors have joined forces for a brand new survival thriller, and I’m really excited to see what they bring to the screen together.

Just days before it hits theaters, the survival thriller Deep Water is already getting positive attention with a strong score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film, directed by Renny Harlin (known for Cliffhanger), follows passengers on a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai – including Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley – who must make a crash landing in waters filled with sharks.

Okay, so I’m getting a first look at the buzz around Deep Water, and right now, critics seem to be enjoying it! It’s currently sitting at an 80% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, that’s based on only 15 reviews so far, so expect that number to change as more come in. We’ll have to wait until it hits theaters on May 1st to see what audiences think, though – the audience score hasn’t started building yet.

The film features a strong cast, including Aaron Eckhart, Ben Kingsley, and a diverse group of talented actors such as Angus Sampson, Kelly Gale, Madeleine West, Molly Belle Wright, Kate Fitzpatrick, Mark Hadlow, Ryan Bown, Jacqueline Lee Geurts, Lakota Johnson, Michael Cardelle, John De Luca, Priya Jain, Rob Kipa-Williams, Lucy Barrett, Richard Crouchley, and Rarmian Newton.

Most reviews describe Deep Water as a fun, but flawed, shark movie. While some critics find its premise – that more sharks automatically mean more entertainment – silly and over-the-top, others admit it’s a surprisingly enjoyable, chaotic B-movie. Ultimately, Deep Water isn’t great, but it’s visually exciting enough to keep viewers engaged.

Opinions on the movie are really divided. Some people find it superficial, easily forgotten, and a bit poorly made, while others enjoy its nostalgic feel and fast-paced, classic movie vibe. A few even point out genuine moments of suspense and appeal, particularly if you’re a fan of older disaster films. It’s nowhere near as good as Jaws, but it’s not a total failure either – and that strange mix of qualities is what keeps Deep Water afloat.

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2026-04-29 23:38