The movie is just what you'd expect: skimpy, almost laughable characterizations surrounded by claustrophobically suspenseful action sequences.

It swims but it's one of those sloppy dog paddles your kid brother does more than an Olympic freestyle.

Petersen's expert direction ensures it remains gripping, keeping the tension ratcheted right up and commendably steering it all home within 100 minutes.

A totally decent FX extravaganza, even if the film kinda wastes its cast and has nowhere near the same empathy for its characters as the '72 original. It's a fun time, though!