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Meticulously crafted but also ponderous and predictable, James Cameron's 1989 deep-sea close-encounter epic reaffirms one of the oldest first principles of cinema: everything moves a lot more slowly u...( read more 
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MCT:August 5, 2008
I am not a Cameron fan (yes "Titanic" sucks) but this is a good movie with great visuals even now, 20 years later. It's a bit long though. Ed Harris is as always great!
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MCT:July 25, 2008One of my classic sci-fi movies on par with Aliens. Ed Harris is great in it. Pretty good special effects for the time.
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MCT:July 16, 2008it got some parts that are dumb but the whole idea about not knowing what is at the bottom of the Ocean is cool.
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MCT:July 14, 2008
Oh, boy what a movie this was. Every scene was very suspenseful. And yes, i do mean nail-biting suspense. I almost had a heart attack. Haha. Not really... but the visuals though at first limited are very impressive for yet another 80s film... other 80s Special Efects for films i am refering to are TRON and Back to the Future. The ending was slightly pathetic, but also a relief to view. I wanted to watch it the second it finished. At some parts it tends to be slow and this only worsens in th extended version [which i have yet to see]. Overall......... this is a glorious film with nothing less than a strapped-in ride that'll make you scream yourself unconscious
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MCT:July 10, 2008This is a very good movie that lives up to a lot of the hype around it. At almost 20 years old some of the effects still look very impressive.
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MCT:July 9, 2008
This is one of those movies that's on the verge of being bad, but you can't help but continue to watch. Then wind up liking it...
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MCT:July 8, 2008
If I ever watch Titanic again, which I don't expect, I will most definitely expect James Cameron to throw in some aliens. It was probably hard for him not to include them.
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MCT:July 8, 2008A LONG movie, takes a while to really get into anything and the end is way way cheesy. I would have enjoyed it much more if the creatures were evil.
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MCT:July 7, 2008One of the ocean disaster flicks of the summer of 1989, is not one of Cameron's best movies. A claustrophobic and often drawn out take on the undersea lab idea, where some kind of alien presence threatens the station.
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MCT:July 5, 2008
James Cameron's masterpiece about underwater oil workers that encounter alien life at the bottom of the ocean. Long before he became obsessed the Titanic, Cameron created one of the most atmospheric movies of all time. Actually training the cast to scuba dive in order to film for real underwater is an undertaking that will never be seen in moviemaking again. The breathtaking action scenes include an underwater oil rig being dragged toward the drop off of a bottomless pit, the terrifying sinking of a Navy submarine, and a chase scene involving two mini-subs across the ocean floor. The stellar cast includes Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Cameron regular Michael Biehn in a standout performance as a Navy Seal who becomes the villain of the story, not due to any evil intent, but because of an illness he can't control. The movie also contains a love story that is far more realistic, emotional, and powerful than the cliched "lovers from opposite sides of the tracks" story from Cameron's lesser effort, Titanic. (That's right...lesser effort...I said it) The Special Edition contains an expanded story that greatly improves the narrative. It also contains an ending sequence involving massive tidal waves that gives more purpose to the aliens in the story. This sequence was completed strictly for video, and is a far superior ending to the theatrical version. An epic movie in every sense of the word, and a high point that James Cameron has not matched since.
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MCT:June 7, 2008
Mesmerizing dramatic sci-fi / fantasy classic epic, under the sea :) Amazing effects and a deep powerful story. A must see. Close Encounters of the Third Kind under the sea!
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MCT:June 3, 2008
Gosh, the special effects when this movie was made were incredible to me. Well acted movie. Beautiful imagery.
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MCT:May 21, 2008There's something about a James Cameron film, its just ...goood. The most intense slowest action sequences EVER!
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MCT:May 15, 2008
james cameron has made one hell of an awesome movie here. it has great acting and a great story and amazing special effects, even though its about 3 hours long it kept my attention throughout and kept me on the edge of my seat
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MCT:May 9, 2008
please wake up ! it's time to see our world. and start to build the future for our children. we can undersatnd that befor seeing this film !
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MCT:May 1, 2008
Man, how can you people rate this movie so high? Entertainment-wise this was a butt-sore! Its just too long and all the good stuff really happens on the second half of the film. Although the CGI is great (considering that this was made in the late 80s) and the message is good, couldnt this have been made shorter? I had to watch this half and half cuz I always fall asleep waiting for something thrilling to happen.
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MCT:April 27, 2008
"These guys are about as much fun as a tax audit."
James Cameron was indisputably one of the most influential directors throughout the 20th Century; with each new film brought new groundbreaking special effects as well as mind-blowing, innovative concepts.
The Abyss is undoubtedly a top notch, extraordinarily well made film that can be regarded as more of an underwater adventure film than a sci-fi outing. Being a big fan of Cameron's prior films, I was eager to see this one and I was far from disappointed.
During the height of the Cold War, a group of oil rig workers are assigned by the navy to investigate a nuclear submarine that mysteriously sunk somewhere in the depths due to causes unknown. The navy suspects the Russians are behind the mysterious attack, and scramble to get to the site of the submarine before the Russians get there first. While the operation is being executed, freak weather conditions damage the platform and sever its communication with the surface. As World War III looms above and tensions rise between the divers and a deployed SEAL team, the rescuers discover that there is something else in the deep abyss of the ocean besides the submarine.
The film is told at such a snail pace but is full of state-of-the-art special effects to capture the imagination of Cameron's inspirational ideas. Each new creature only heightens the 'wow' factor of the overall production. The film's only real flaw was the convoluted dialogue that becomes hard to follow. But on the other hand, James Cameron tells the story exceptionally well.
The production design is great, as are the Oscar winning special effects that are outstanding for its age. Although they may look a tad weak compared to today's standards, they were utterly groundbreaking upon first release. I found Cameron's direction throughout to be almost flawless.
The atmosphere allows the audience to really get into the action unfolding on the screen. This wouldn't have been possible without the engaging performances as well. Ed Harris was very good in the principal role. Kudos to the production team for giving the audience the sense that there was no escape. Thanks to their remarkable work we can feel the tension and the fear of the characters.
Overall, The Abyss is a groundbreaking masterpiece from a wizard of modern filmmaking. My respect for Cameron can only heighten with each new film he produces. The Abyss is a landmark film and an extraordinary experience. One not to be missed! -
MCT:April 27, 2008
Break through visuals. This movie laid the ground work for many future SPFX epics. A tad long, but a good story.
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MCT:April 19, 2008
wow this is a good movie...just seen this 4 the 1st time n think its a kewl movie...i think that all the actors in this movie all play a good part throughout because this is a really suspenseful movie..i think that ed harris is brilliant in this movie...this is a really enjoyable movie 2 watch...the director does a great job of keeping the viewers on the edge's of your seats throughout because this is an enjoyable movie
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MCT:April 14, 2008
One of my faves. It is just cool. SO far underwater. Almost an in space type feeling to it. Great tension between husband and wife in this one, yet love shining through. Inspiring and magical, and yet intense.
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MCT:April 13, 2008
I cannot express how much I HATE James Cameron. I feel he's one of the most over-rated directors out there. That being said, I mildly enjoyed this film. The only truly positive thing I can say about it is it's leaps and bounds better than that Titanic movie!
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Saw it again recently. Didn't hurt that it was on wide screen and surround sound. But this is still a nice little flick.
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MCT:April 11, 2008
Actually the theatrical release is a horrible film - only deserving one star, but the directors cut fleshes the story and characters considerably. I still don't believe any of the main characters are ever in life-threatening danger (it always feels that any character that "dies" will be resurrected), but the stunning underwater cinematography and concept-packed story make up for that failing. The final section of the film, directly lifted from 2001 leads us in the aquatic equivalent of a star-gate journey into another world, and one of the reasons it's so important to watch the longer version is that is prepares the viewer for the final section of the movie, which otherwise seems to shoot out of the screen like a massive and totally unbelievable tangent.
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Gx7posted 98 days ago -
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For you fans of the movie, I masde a quiz on the film to challenge your knowledge about the film. If I get more responses, I might make another one. Hope to see your score!
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one of my all time fave films. so well made a lot better then some of the junk being made now
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