I went into Last Breath expecting an intense survival thriller, but I was NOT ready for the stress this movie put me through. 😩 Based on a true story, it follows deep-sea diver Chris Lemons (Finn Cole), whose oxygen supply gets cut off when his umbilical cord snaps 330 feet below the ocean. Completely alone, no heat, no backup tank, and barely any time left—his crew desperately tries to reach him before it’s too late. The tension? Suffocating. And knowing this actually happened? That just made it worse.
The cast is fantastic, but it’s Finn Cole’s performance that keeps you glued to the screen. His slow realization that he might not make it, the sheer panic in his voice, and then his body shutting down—it’s terrifyingly real. His crewmates, Duncan (Woody Harrelson) and Dave (Simu Liu), fight against a brutal storm to get him back, making impossible decisions along the way.
Last Breath (2025) Short Review
And let’s talk about that moment—dropping the diving bell in the middle of chaos? HORRIBLE decision. Between bad luck and human error, this should’ve ended in disaster. But somehow, against all logic, Chris survives.
This movie had me clutching my seat. The second they confirmed Chris had been without oxygen for 29 minutes, I thought it was over. The ocean doesn’t forgive, and the human body should not survive that long without air. But then—he gasps. HOW?! It’s one of those insane survival stories that defies everything we know about science. And the wildest part? These guys went back to work just weeks after this. NOPE. I’d be retiring immediately. 🚫
The cinematography is haunting. The deep-sea shots feel like something out of a horror movie—Chris floating in complete darkness, the sound of his own breathing getting heavier and heavier. The silence when he realizes no one’s coming? Pure nightmare fuel. And the emotional weight of this film is heavy. Seeing Chris’s fiancée waiting for him, not knowing if he’ll ever come home, just made every moment more gut-wrenching.
Overall, Last Breath is a must-watch. It’s intense, emotional, and one of the most gripping survival films I’ve seen in a long time. Even though I knew Chris survived, I still felt every second of panic alongside him. If you love true survival stories that make your heart race, this one’s for you.
Last Breath short review: terrifying, emotional, and absolutely worth watching. 🙌🏻
Last Breath (2025) Quotes
“Diver two is on bailout. I will come back for you. Make sure.”
This is where everything goes wrong. Chris is told to switch to his tiny emergency tank and wait. But we know waiting in the ocean can mean never being found.
“Slow your breathing down for me, okay? You’re pushing too hard.”
Chris is panicking (understandably), but if he doesn’t slow down, he’s burning through what little oxygen he has left. The problem? That’s easier said than done when you’re drowning in the dark.
“The ship’s not drifting. Chris has become a… that’s never going to hold.”
The realization that Chris is gone. The ship isn’t moving anymore, so why is his line snapped? That sinking feeling (literally) is just brutal.
“I can’t rescue you if I can’t find you. Understand? Just make sure.”
Dave’s warning comes back in the worst way. If they can’t find Chris fast enough, there’s no rescue—just a body recovery.
“Not enough. We’re going to be too late. It’s a body recovery now.”
This wrecked me. The second they realize Chris has been without oxygen for too long, hope starts fading. They aren’t saving a man anymore—they’re retrieving his body. Or so they think.
“I’m not losing a diver.”
Duncan refuses to accept what’s happening. Everyone else is giving up, but he fights. And because of him, Chris gets a chance at survival.
“Come on. This isn’t working. You can do this, buddy. I’m with you.”
The most emotional moment. They’ve dragged Chris back, pumped oxygen into his helmet, but he’s gone. And then, out of nowhere—he GASPS.
“Incoming swell. Brace for impact… now!”
Even after rescuing Chris, the ocean still isn’t done trying to kill them. The tension never lets up.
“I made the cut!”
Chris, excited at the start about making the dive team. Watching it again, it’s heartbreaking. That excitement nearly killed him.
“I’ll never get used to this.”
Chris says this about diving, but after this? There’s no getting used to almost dying.
“I don’t see any other options, do you?”
Craig, the supervisor, has to make the impossible call—keep searching or save the rest of the crew? No easy answers here.
“No, it’s not.”
Duncan refuses to give up on Chris. And because of him, we get the most insane survival story ever.
“I’m just not ready for the green pasture yet.”
Duncan jokes about retiring, but after pulling off this miracle? He’s a legend.
This movie was a ride. If you love true stories that push human survival to the limit, Last Breath is a must-watch. For more reviews, check out wtfdetective.blog. 🎥