UNDERTOW

I tend to like movies where the title can have multiple meanings. UNDERTOW is one that can be interpreted on multiple levels. This is the harrowing story of two brothers, their father, and his brother. I don't want to ruin the movie by summarizing the plot, but basically the two brothers end up on the run and have to take care of themselves and each other. The resilience and creativity of children always amazes me. I wasn't like that! (Or was I just not in a situation that tested it?) The story is bleak and there doesn't seem to be much hope, but the movie is about the children and their interactions with people once they leave their father's secluded house. 4/5