Sharks in Venice (2009)

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A world-renowned archeologist and diver discovers a deadly secret lurking beneath the labyrinthine canals of Venice in this salt-water shocker from genre specialist Danny Lerner (Shark Zone, Raging Sharks). Upon learning that his father has perished in Venice under mysterious circumstances, diving… More A world-renowned archeologist and diver discovers a deadly secret lurking beneath the labyrinthine canals of Venice in this salt-water shocker from genre specialist Danny Lerner (Shark Zone, Raging Sharks). Upon learning that his father has perished in Venice under mysterious circumstances, diving expert David (Stephen Baldwin) sets out for northeast Italy in search of answers. When the city's most ruthless mob boss becomes aware of David's discoveries and responds by kidnapping his girlfriend (Vanessa Johansson), it's up to the fearless adventurer to race to her rescue while searching for sunken treasure and avoiding the sizable jaws of the ornery shark that now calls the canals of Venice home. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 28 min.
Directed By: Danny Lerner
Genres: Horror

In Theaters: Dec 14, 2008 Wide
On DVD: Jan 27, 2009
Studio: First Look International

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Anthony L

I was hoping for a 'So bad, it's good' feel with this film but unfortunately it wasn't the case. It made no sense, the only thing that kept me watching was the possibility that Baldwin would get bitten in two. He did get his leg bitten off at one stage but after a… More
I was hoping for a 'So bad, it's good' feel with this film but unfortunately it wasn't the case. It made no sense, the only thing that kept me watching was the possibility that Baldwin would get bitten in two. He did get his leg bitten off at one stage but after a quick trip to the hospital he walked out untouched. Either Italian hospitals can grow human legs or this film is crap, no prizes for guess which one is true. Avoid, even if, like me, you like shark-themed b-movies, this ain't Shark attack 3!
Ken S

I've got to give kudos to a movie called Sharks in VENICE that's entirely shot in Bulgaria. Someone got to go to Italy to shoot plates/stock, but it wasn't the cast.
Luke B

A B-Movie that makes a common mistake. It sidelines the perfectly ridiculous/stupid idea of Sharks in Venice, for a plot involving hidden treasure and the mafia. I didn't come here for no stale performances from humans, I wanted stock footage mixed with obvious CGI. I did get… More
A B-Movie that makes a common mistake. It sidelines the perfectly ridiculous/stupid idea of Sharks in Venice, for a plot involving hidden treasure and the mafia. I didn't come here for no stale performances from humans, I wanted stock footage mixed with obvious CGI. I did get quite a bit of this, but not enough. Baldwin is a perfectly fine actor that takes, even this role, pretty seriously. There are unintentional laughs, bad accents and even epic medieval battles. It's got a lot, but not enough.
Christopher B

Okay, following Shark Attack 3 is a big feat and I didn't expect this film to be on par with that masterpiece. But dammit, does it ever try. The wooden Stephen Baldwin heads to Venice to search for his father, who, of course, was eaten by sharks in the canals. Along the way he… More
Okay, following Shark Attack 3 is a big feat and I didn't expect this film to be on par with that masterpiece. But dammit, does it ever try. The wooden Stephen Baldwin heads to Venice to search for his father, who, of course, was eaten by sharks in the canals. Along the way he encounters said sharks and mafiosos while stumbling through the illogical and horribly scripted plot. Add a couple booby traps that you have to go well out of your way to get killed by and you have another masterpiece in the already fantastic Shark Attack series. Bring on Shark Attack 5: Shark on Mars.