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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.

Film ClipStarring: 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

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