Adrift

Saw this movie with my family just now. At first didn't want to watch it - I saw the trailer and it wasn't very appealing to me - esp when the part about blood came up.

But realised that this is a pretty good show, actually. The trailer doesn't do justice to the movie, 'cos the human drama of the people who can't get back onto the ship is very real.

It's a very good opportunity to learn crisis management - like how when one of the women starts screaming and panicking, it's extremely demoralising to the others, and how her friend comforts and encourages her.

And how the men start getting angry with the fellow who jumped off the boat without checking for the ladder. Very reflective of how we instinctively blame the guy who caused the mistake.

And the genuine sorrow of the man who made the mistake. And his regret and self-centredness - saw how real it can be for me in real life.

And the courage and forgiveness of the woman who rescued her friend in spite of the mistake that he'd caused.

And how the real colours of a band of friends show up in times of crisis situation... everyone feels sad, and discouraged, and in a state of denial. Disaster happens to everyone, but it's what you do in response, that makes the difference between life and death. Regret or Respond?

So I recommend this movie - it's very engaging, the human drama. :)