Review of Sphere (1998) by Alex Bonafide A — 05 Nov 2013

I am in love with this movie, and I am very surprised at how low this is rated by both critic and audience alike. Perhaps when it first came out it looked like other previous sci-fi films, yet I think this movie adds another layer of psychological confusion and thrill that "Alien" could never achieve. There is constant suspense and uncertainty throughout the film, and the unfolding mystery surrounding the alien orb found at the bottom of the ocean is so gripping that Dustin Hoffman's sub-par acting can not dramatically dent this movie's due rating. For the concept, twists, environment, and soundtrack, this sci-fi film gives a unique atmosphere to the genre while expanding elements seen in its preceding and future movies-- 5/5.

Now... to read the actual book.