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In 2012, Scottish professional diver Chris Lemons faced a life-threatening situation when he was temporarily stranded at the bottom of the North Sea with a rapidly dwindling oxygen supply. This real-life incident has been dramatized into the film "Last Breath," directed and co-written by Alex Parkinson, alongside Richard da Costa. The film is a fictional adaptation of the events previously documented in a 2019 documentary.
The movie stars Finn Cole as Chris Lemons, with Woody Harrelson taking on the role of his supervisor and friend, Duncan Allcock. The plot revolves around an unexpected crisis that occurs while Chris is repairing underwater equipment. A storm and malfunctioning navigation equipment cause Capt. Andre Jenson (played by Cliff Curtis) to lose control of their ship, resulting in severed air tubes for Chris. With only ten minutes of reserve oxygen left, his survival seems uncertain.
Duncan's determination is complemented by Dave Yuasa (portrayed by Simu Liu), who undertakes the challenging task of rescuing Chris from danger and bringing him to safety. Despite its brief runtime of 93 minutes, the film occasionally feels extended but maintains suspense throughout.
"Last Breath" presents minimal objectionable content. It includes scenes depicting premarital cohabitation between Chris and his fiancée Morag (Bobby Rainsbury), along with footage from their Catholic wedding as part of the happy ending. The movie hints at the remarkable nature of Chris’s recovery, given that he survived nearly half-an-hour without breathing.
John Mulderig reviews media for OSV News and notes that "Last Breath" serves as an upbeat tribute to resolve and camaraderie. The film carries an OSV News classification of A-III for adults and a Motion Picture Association rating of PG-13 due to some potentially inappropriate material for children under 13.
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