Piranha 3D

3 stars

The waters aren't as calm at Lake Victoria.

Rating: 18A
Stars: Steven R. McQueen, Ving Rhames, Elisabeth Shue, Christopher Lloyd

What’s the story?
Jake Forester (McQueen) is a resident of Lake Victoria, a primarily easygoing and quiet town with regular people living regular lives - at least that is until spring break rolls around and the petite population of 5,000 soon grows to over 50,000. While all the partying is in full swing, something else is happening at Lake Victoria - a random underwater tremor occurs unleashing a population of nasty and hungry prehistoric piranhas. It’s all fun in the sun until the vicious fish come to ruin the party. Jake and all his friends must fight for survival before it’s too late and everyone at the lake literally become fish food.

Why see it?
Piranhas 3D packs some intense action, with some jaw dropping death scenes. If you enjoy cheesy summer horror flicks, then this is the film for you. Piranhas 3D certainly is a fun movie to see with your friends.

Problems?
For those who cannot stomach gore, or blood for that matter, I would suggest staying as far away from this movie as possible. The director, Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes), is certainly not stingy on the violence and aims to gross the crowd out before the opening credits can begin.

All in all:
A hauntingly graphic summer blockbuster worth checking out with friends.