Film Review

‘Looking Through Water’: Maybe Michael Douglas’s Last Movie

“Looking Through Water” reminds us that in tribal life, the grandfather and grandson were considered spiritual brothers. Neither of them understand the father.
‘Looking Through Water’: Maybe Michael Douglas’s Last Movie
Grandpa William (Michael Douglas) and grandson Kyle (Walker Scobell), in “Looking Through Water.” Good Deed Entertainment
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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NR | 1h 47m | Drama | 2025

“Looking Through Water” is based on the books “Looking Through Water” and “Catching Big Fish” by Bob Rich, who also co-wrote the screenplay. Directed by Roberto Sneider, it explores classic father-son difficulties down through three generations of successful men in one family.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is listed in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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