THE ABYSS is a really underrated epic from Jim Cameron. The special edition is excellent, but even the theatrical cut is good. The groundbreaking FX and high tech stuff in the film makes it hard to believe it was made in the late 80s. It almost looks like it was made last year! Unlike 2010 (another good 80s sci-fi epic), very little of the Abyss has been dated over the years. And the music is excellent.
Also, the characters are very likable and the drama is riveting. A lot of people complain about the ending, but I LOVED the ending. I was in awe when (WARNING: SPOILER AHEAD) the alien took Ed Harris to that cool underwater alien city/ship at the end. Remember, this is a sci-fi FANTASY.
Also, the characters are very likable and the drama is riveting. A lot of people complain about the ending, but I LOVED the ending. I was in awe when (WARNING: SPOILER AHEAD) the alien took Ed Harris to that cool underwater alien city/ship at the end. Remember, this is a sci-fi FANTASY.
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