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The Abyss (1989),
Director: James Cameron, rated PG-13 for violence, language
A
place on earth more awesome than anywhere in space.
 Starring: Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael
Biehn, Leo Burmester, Todd Graff, Kimberly Scott, Chris Elliott
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★☆☆
- great
"We all see what we
want to see. Coffey looks and he sees Russians. He sees hate and
fear.
You have to look with better eyes than that." -
Lindsey Brigman
Why watch this?
The scene where Lindsey drowns is UNFORGETTABLE!
Plot Summary:
A civilian ocean drilling team is enlisted to search for a lost
nuclear submarine in the deep sea, encountering dangerous
situations along the way. As they investigate, they discover the
potential for something unexpected and possibly non-terrestrial
life. The team must confront a group of gung-ho Navy Seals,
while discovering more about the mysterious presence.
Dad's Preview:
Most of this film is ten-star potential. It sports an talented
director, engaging plot,
top-notch action, incredible special effects, and wonderful
performance by an all-star cast. For two hours it's Oscar
worthy... then the ending occurs -
what the hell? I guess nobody had the guts to tell
James Cameron that it ruins the film. I would have! My alternate ending:
Return the drilling crew to the surface, without any proof of
what occurred below - leave it shrouded in mystery... but hey,
nobody asked me.

20th
Century Fox |