Review of The Abyss (1989) by Tomjohnsons — 07 Aug 2019
The Abyss (1989): One of the most underrated films ever made with a production history unlike anything ever undertaken till then, or since James Cameron's The Abyss is a hard, thinking man's science fiction epic with enough resonance and adventure to fully whet your sci-fi appetite.
The film centers on a bunch of divers who must locate a submarine which has vanished, and the crew begins a search for it. There are aliens but not the likes you'd expect. There are heroes and villains but none that you could point and say is something I have seen previously.
The special effects are subdued but enhance the story and bring a certain dimension that makes the agony of our characters much believable. The making of the Abyss is the stuff od nightmares and once having seen or read about the production experience that Cameron, the crew and cast put themselves through makes you want to appreciate this gem even more.
The Abyss is James Cameron's forgotten film and it must be given its dues. (Forgotten sci-fi gem).
This review of The Abyss (1989) was written by Tomjohnsons on 07 Aug 2019.
The Abyss has generally received positive reviews.
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