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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
There is Something in the Loch, October 3, 2003
As you can guess from the title, this is a sea monster movie. But this one doesn't seem to know what direction to take. It is almost like there were several script treatments that were jumbled together in the end.The Explorer Channel has funded a study of Loch Ness but the scientist in charge disappears during an earthquake. A new scientist is brought in to finish the story. The scientist is portrayed both as an incompetent figurehead as well as a knowledgeable researcher. The assistant bounces back and forth from complaining about the scientist's boorishness and being even more boorish. The local constable claims that anyone who has seen the monster is a total nut job (even after he has a monster in custody). In the end we wonder if they will run the story or not, and we really don't care. There are plenty of nagging details such as just how many hours can the diving gear be operated, sudden changes in day/night, and places where it seems someone edited out some critical scenes. The underlying concept is one that could have made a great film (I can't tell you without spoiling it) but the odd acting, lousy script, characters with no substance or history, and some very outdated CGI (looks like early computer game graphics) all combine to into one big dud. If you want a better film about Loch Ness, check out the Ted Danson version (Loch Ness).
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