THE MEG

THE MEG:  When a "thought to be extinct" 75-foot-long prehistoric shark known as the Megalodon attacks a deep sea submersible leaving its crew trapped at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, you call in the best deep sea diver you can find and send him on a rescue mission.  In this case, it's Jonas Taylor played with much gusto and grit by Jason Statham.  Only problem is, he doesn't want to go.....seems he had a run-in with the same shark sometime earlier and no one believed him.  So he's now in "retirement."   Well, in true Hollywood tradition, they get it all ironed out and he's on the move.  Let me say the mechanical Spielberg shark pales in comparison to this CGI mega-shark.and some of the underwater scenes near the end of the film will take your breath away.  This is thrilling cinema with a dose of humor along the way and the hint of a love story to be.  Perfect Summer escapism! And worth your view.