Into the Blue

Into the Blue (2005)	The Deep (1977)
An attractive couple, Jared and Sam, work in The Bahamas: blond volatile hunk (Paul Walker) is determined to find treasure; loyal brunette hottie (Jessica Alba) is sceptical.	An attractive couple, David and Gail, vacation in Bermuda: blond volatile hunk (Nick Nolte) is determined to find treasure; loyal brunette hottie (Jacqueline Bisset) is sceptical.
They are aided by foolish and unlikeable Bryce (Scott Caan) and conniving Amanda (Ashley Scott).	They are aided by roguish and likeable Treece (Robert Shaw) and conniving Adam (Eli Wallach).
The group finds a sunken plane full of cocaine.	The group finds a sunken ship full of morphine.
Jared also finds evidence of sunken treasure from a ship called the Zephyr, which was transporting jewels for a beautiful woman.	David also finds evidence of sunken treasure from a ship called the Grifon, which was transporting jewels for a beautiful woman.
After one dive, Jared and Bryce find thugs have been snooping aboard their boat; a ball cap is left behind.	After one dive, David and Treece find thugs have been snooping aboard their boat; a dead cat has been left behind.
A slimy, goateed drug dealer named Bates (Josh Brolin) wants to make a deal.	A slimy, goateed drug dealer named Cloche (Louis Gossett Jr.) wants to make a deal.
There are several harrowing shark attack sequences.	There is one humdrum shark attack sequence.
There is a car chase down a narrow alley.	There is a moped chase down a narrow alley.
Bates threatens Sam.	Cloche threatens Gail.
On the deck of a boat, Sam must defend herself from a henchman.	On the deck of a boat, Gail must defend herself from a henchman.
There is an elaborate underwater fight.	There is an elaborate underwater fight.
There are long scenes of diving and exploring coral reefs.	There are long scenes of diving and exploring coral reefs.
Beautiful scenery.	Bland scenery.
Lots of tanned gorgeous bodies.	Lots of tanned average bodies.
Acting is pedestrian.	Acting is professional.
Promoted as scary, but is not.	Promoted as scary, but is not.
Idiotic dialogue.	Intelligent dialogue.
Tedious pacing due to contrived plot twists.	Tight pacing due to careful problem-solving.
Unexceptional score by Paul Haslinger.	Exceptional score by John Barry.
Directed by John Stockwell.	Directed by Peter Yates.
Produced by Peter Guber.	Produced by Peter Guber.
Rating: 5 out of 10.	Rating: 7 out of 10.