.”Deep Water” (2022), directed by Adrian Lyne, is a psychological thriller based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel. The film features Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas as a married couple, Vic and Melinda Van Allen, whose seemingly perfect life hides serious problems.
Deep Water - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Deep Water |
Genre: | Thriller, Drama, Romance |
Language: | English |
Director: | Adrian Lyne |
Main Cast: | Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas, Tracy Letts, Lil Rel Howery |
Release Date: | March 18, 2022 |
Banner: | 20th Century Studios, Regency Enterprises |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $48.8 million |
Runtime: | 113 minutes (1 hour 53 minutes) |
Set in an affluent neighborhood in New Orleans, the plot centers on Vic, who permits his wife to have affairs, embracing an open marriage. As Melinda’s actions grow more reckless, Vic’s emotional distance starts to fade, creating a tense and unsettling atmosphere. The film touches on themes of jealousy, manipulation, and the challenges of modern relationships.
Lyne’s direction creates a feeling of confinement and suspense, with a slow-moving story that keeps viewers on edge. Affleck gives a strong performance as the troubled Vic, while de Armas portrays the captivating but unpredictable Melinda.
Critics offered mixed reviews for “Deep Water,” praising the actors and the film’s tense atmosphere, but some felt the pacing was uneven and the story complicated. Nonetheless, the film provides an intriguing look at desire and danger within marriage, appealing to fans of psychological thrillers.