The Abyss

14 Ratings: 2.9

A 1989 science fiction film directed by James Cameron.

The Abyss is a 1989 science fiction film written and directed by James Cameron. It stars Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn. The original musical score was composed by Alan Silvestri. It was released on August 9, 1989 in the United … see full wiki

Tags: Action Movies, Science Fiction Movies, James Cameron, Scifi Films

Cast: Ed Harris, Todd Graff, Ken Jenkins, Chris Murphy, J.C. Quinn, Chris Elliott, see all

Director: James Cameron

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Release Date: August 9, 1989

MPAA Rating: PG-13

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review by psikeyhackr. October 02, 2010

posted in Forbidden Planet - Sci-Fi Books & Films!

Deeper than Pandora, better too

What was your first impression? The very first time I saw this movie I thought it was great until the end. Then it fell kind of flat. But then came the *Special Edition* which is 25 minutes longer and has a completely different ending. Plot summary? A US nuclear sub is lost in very deep water under unusual circumstances. Unfortunately a hurricane is coming into the area and a stop gap method is used to attempt a rescue. … more

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review by Samie8183. December 19, 2008

One of James Cameron's best films!

"The Abyss" is the most thought-provoking, imaginative, and beautiful science fiction film that I've ever seen. Master filmmaker and craftsman James Cameron brings us another thoughtful sci-fi epic behind "The Terminator" (1984) and "Aliens" (1986), two films that played brilliantly with Cold War-era paranoia and here, he brings us something that could possibly be the director's most introspective piece. The film begins with the sinking of an American nuclear submarine that … more

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