But Deep Water never really capitalises on these aspects. There is even a running gag on how Vic is a ‘war criminal’ because his military drones are probably out there killing innocent civilians. There are enough moments where Deep Water could have done justice to its thriller tag. While Affleck’s Vic does remind us of his Nick from Gone Girl, the actor does once again show his prowess as someone who can exhibit pain and agony without much emotions or dialogues. That said, with whatever limitations their character possesses, both Affleck and de Armas give us convincing portrayals. While it’s easier to grasp the superficial characteristics like how Vic sought early retirement after a successful military deal and Melinda’s drinking problems, the film doesn’t really give these characters an arc or a necessity to change the course of their behavioural patterns. The reason why Deep Water fails to intrigue us even as a drama is because of how the lead characters and their actions feel alien and distant to the audience.
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