The Abyss ends with a whimper. But it starts out with a bang that lasts for an exciting hour and a half. And that's enough to make it worth taking the plunge.
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This review of The Abyss (1989) was written by Mike Clark and published by USA Today on 24 Jul 2014.
The Abyss has generally received positive reviews.
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