Into The Blue (2005)

What's the difference between a film actor that is beautiful to look at and one you can't take your eyes off of? If I knew, I could make a million dollars. What I do know is that the film Into The Blue is filled with the former, not the latter.

Into The Blue is the story about a couple of Bahamas resident down-on-their-luck, beautiful looking treasure hunters that come across a potential find and, during the course of scouring the ocean floor, find a missing plane full of illegal drugs.

The film stars Paul Walker and Jessica Alba, who look great in bathing suits but don't necessarily shine on screen. I've always like Walker as an actor but, like Matthew McConaughey, should be or could be a leading man, but never quite commands the attention of true leading men like Denzel Washington, Harrison Ford or, another beautiful actor, Brad Pitt. Whatever that magic ingredient is, Walker has yet to find it. Maybe as he grows as an actor he will, but for now he's just another one of the "beautiful people."

The story is interesting and the actors committed, but the end result is a relatively forgettable film. I wanted it to be better, but I was disappointed. I think this film would be best appreciated by snow bound northern residents who will find great joy in the stunning blue water and toned, tan bodies while they are bundled up next to the fire place waiting for Spring.

For those of us living in Florida, there's not a lot more this film can offer that isn't readily available at our local beach.