i attend an advance screening of this film not sure of what to expect from kevin costner and ashton kutcher while both have deliver less than memorable performance and film . while the underlie general storyline be somewhat familiar and this film be excellent . both costner and kutcher deliver powerful performance play extremely well off each other . the human frailty and strength of their respective character be incredibly play by both while the scene when costner confront kutcher with the personal reason why kutcher join the coast guard rescue elite be the film most unforgettable emotional moment . the specific storyline be an education in itself depict the personal sacrifice and demand physical train the elite coast guard rescuer must go through in preparation of their only job and responsibility . to save life at sea . the special effect of the rescue scene be extremely realistic and wow . i haven not see such angry sea since the perfect storm . co star clancy brown ( hbo carnivale great to see him again ) play the captain of the coast guard kodiak and alaska base in a strong and convincing role a a leader with the prerequisite and necessary ice water in his vein . the film wonderfully and and finally and give long overdue exposure and respect to the coast guard while it have the audience applaud at the end .