This movie's spot among the top sci-fi movies is well deserved. The CGI, with the exception of some of the green screen, holds up very well. James Cameron seemed to know the limitations of the time and doesn't attempt anything that goes too far beyond them. It might be a bit too romantic for some, but in a genre that is usually downbeat and cynical I think it's a breathe of fresh air. The version I watched was 2 hours and 46 minutes, but I had an easy time keeping focused. Some of the technical jargon at the beginning was a bit confusing but the script does a good job of breaking things down in lay terms eventually. For the record, I almost cried at the end, but didn't.
Takes a while to get going, and feels a bit too claustrophobic to portray the vastness this film deserves (it's like Das Boot meets ET), but a solid piece of work with some excellent acting and VFX. Go for the longer version where possible.
One of the first movies I ever really loved. I think it's great: The story is interesting, there's lot of atmosphere and suspense, I love the charming actors, especially Ed Harris.
Best underwater movie ever made. The thriller aspect is tight and the science believable. Director's Cut by far superior in bringing the whole story to a close.
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Warrison
the movie tries to be too many things.LaowaiLoser
This movie's spot among the top sci-fi movies is well deserved. The CGI, with the exception of some of the green screen, holds up very well. James Cameron seemed to know the limitations of the time and doesn't attempt anything that goes too far beyond them. It might be a bit too romantic for some, but in a genre that is usually downbeat and cynical I think it's a breathe of fresh air. The version I watched was 2 hours and 46 minutes, but I had an easy time keeping focused. Some of the technical jargon at the beginning was a bit confusing but the script does a good job of breaking things down in lay terms eventually. For the record, I almost cried at the end, but didn't.Scratch47
Takes a while to get going, and feels a bit too claustrophobic to portray the vastness this film deserves (it's like Das Boot meets ET), but a solid piece of work with some excellent acting and VFX. Go for the longer version where possible.bobh
I thought that this was a horror film like "Alien." Whoops.IreneAdler
One of the first movies I ever really loved. I think it's great: The story is interesting, there's lot of atmosphere and suspense, I love the charming actors, especially Ed Harris.Siskoid
Best underwater movie ever made. The thriller aspect is tight and the science believable. Director's Cut by far superior in bringing the whole story to a close.Blade22
Excellent movie...Jchekroune
Great filmJoff
Abyssmal3eyes
Typical dialog:"Dismantle the booby hatch."
"Roger that. Booby hatch dismantled."
Not my thing. Couldn't finish it.
superxcm
One of my favorite of all time.Coxy
You don't deserve eyes 'Joff' you heathen. I'm going to fill you in.x
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astoundingturkey90
see it for just Ed Harris' and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio's great performances. They are the saving grace of the somewhat diluted movierafalopez2008
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