Chomp On This|Aug. 09, 2018|United States, China|113 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Action;Horror;Science;Fiction
Description: “The Meg,” released in 2018, follows the story of Jonas Taylor, a rescue diver who attempts to save the crew of a damaged nuclear submarine. During the mission, an unidentified creature attacks the submarine, forcing Taylor to abandon two of his crew to save the others. His account of the events is dismissed by Dr. Heller, who believes Taylor’s actions were driven by pressure-induced psychosis.
Five years later, billionaire Jack Morris collaborates with Dr. Minway Zhang and his daughter Suyin at the underwater research facility Mana One. They aim to explore the deepest part of the Mariana Trench, hidden beneath a thermocline of hydrogen sulfide. During the mission, the submersible, piloted by Taylor’s ex-wife Lori and accompanied by scientists Toshi and “The Wall,” is attacked by a massive, unknown creature, cutting off communication with Mana One.
Mana One’s operations manager, James “Mac” Mackreides, suggests recruiting Taylor for a rescue mission. Despite objections from Dr. Heller, Taylor agrees after hearing a recording of Lori’s distress call. Meanwhile, Suyin attempts a rescue on her own but is attacked by a giant squid. Before the squid can destroy her submersible, it is killed by an enormous shark. Taylor successfully breaches the thermocline and reaches the submersible, but the shark returns, leading to Toshi’s sacrifice to save the others. The film explores themes of survival, courage, and the dangers of the unknown depths of the ocean.
Cast director: Jon Turteltaub
Cast actor: Jason Statham, Li Bingbing, Rainn Wilson, Cliff Curtis, Ruby Rose, Robert Taylor, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Jessica McNamee, Winston Chao, Shuya Sophia Cai
Original name: The Meg