"Much-needed escapist summer fun." "The Shallows may look like it's all show, but this tropical nightmare quickly flashes a wicked bite as well." "A crackerjack summer thriller." "A taut, brutal film pitting a ravenous sea creature against a woman as hard as coral." "The best shark movie since Jaws."

These are the glowing reviews for Blake Lively's new summer thriller, The Shallows. And yes, color many people surprised. When the trailer hit the Internet a few months ago, the flick seemed like your standard, run-of-the-mill cheesy ocean movie. Open Water with a much better cast, if you will. Or, Open Water 2: Adrift with a much, much, much better cast, if you will. But no! Pipe down all ye naysayers, because it seems that this shark movie is actually quite good.

But even more surprising than the positive reviews from harsh critics or the 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes (before it even hits theaters, natch) is the movie's breakout star. It's a character that has everybody talking, a character that is giving Lively a run for her money, a character that will maybe even incite some awards buzz. Ladies and gentleman, we're talking about Steven Seagull.

Yes, Seagull. The unequivocal best part of the entire movie is the seagull with which Blake and the shark share the screen. Move over, Air Bud, because you've got some major competition.