When I fist saw this movie, I'll admit it was freaky. I mean just going down a dark hole not knowing what's "really" down there is freaky.Fleur Delacour's Man (10 out of 10 )
This movie was great because you could see the real ship and all that stuff.Metron (10 out of 10 )
Awesome movie. I've been a fan since it came out. Heavily recommend the extended cut over the theatrical. This was a movie that felt incredibly real, probably at least partially because they really were underwater for a larger part of the filming.J Tucker (9 out of 10 )
Cameron is at the top of his game on this script. His in in-depth research on the science and technology of deep sea exploration add a dimension of reality to The Abyss that is rarely seen in mainstream movies. His characters are drawn well and all are memorable. The dynamic between the leads is great- with the real pain and remorse of a difficult relationship. His portrayal of the warped military mindset is convincing. The introduction of the NTI's is very surprising and well-done- although controversial when the movie was released. The message is clear, and if somewhat over simplified, it is effective. It plays a rare note of hope and humanity in an action film. With this script and "Aliens" Cameron reached his zenith as a writer. He is justifiably credited with redefining the action/sci-fi drama genre and raising it to a higher level. Unfortunately for Cameron, his brilliant attention to detail and bold, but meticulous production planning in The Abyss foreshadows his Achilles heel as a writer and director. Following this project, Cameron became obsessed with production design and technique. After being submerged into the anti-creativity, spectacle-obsessed atmosphere of Hollywood for a few years, Cameron's writing abilities waned and he became focused on bombastic visuals as content. Too bad, The Abyss is everything a great Sci-Fi/Action movie should be. Despite its length, it remains a stellar example in its genre. It stands up well after almost twenty years, and still speaks a relevant message.byron (9 out of 10 )
Great read. I really enjoyed how you get a deeper feel for Lt Coffee (Michael Biehn's character). He's almost sympathetic as much as twisted. That's what makes Cameron's movies work. The character. The way he goes into the sci-fi and the action is always welcome, but it's the fact that he breaks away from the cookie cutter characters of most films that works on the ultimate levels. How I wish he would have been able to go ahead and do Spiderman in the late 90s.
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