Ghosts of the Abyss

  • 2004


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59 %
80 % Certified-fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 45
Negative reviews 8
Average Rating 3.6/5

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3.8
Cameron, who produced and directed it, does a visually splendid job, though what he has fashioned comes down to a logistical footnote to his great, pr .. EW
3.8
Do not feel deprived if your theater does not have 3 D. You wont be missing a thing. Rogerebert
1.5
It may not have the organisation of art, but its quite some postcard. Time Out
1.5
Manville: Oh dear, she needs to take a check, doesnt she Neeson: But being the professional I was, I went woof woof.
4.5
Cameron cant stay away from the technically sensational, of course.
3.0
An educational outing, shedding light on a deep, dark place most of us have only imagined.
4.0
If youre a Titanic lover, this is one disc thats well worth owning. IGN
3.8
900 hours of footage was filmed for this project and between that passion and Paxtons human touch, Jules Verne would be damn proud. E Film Critic
2.5
James, for some reason, thinks hes been appointed to straighten everything out. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
Despite Paxtons whooping every time a new artefact comes on screen, its hard to be constantly excited about watching a bunch of rusty, decayed junk hi ..
3.8
One of the rare Imax movies in which the 3 D effects are completely melded into the picture, rather than simply used as a gimmick. Ny Daily News
2.0
If I wanted to have Bill Paxtons face in my lap... Id move to Hollywood! JoBlo
3.8
A voyage of discovery thats generally absorbing and sometimes breathtaking, though some of the directorial choices are unnecessarily glitzy. One Guys Opinion
4.5
This hour long feature, edited down from 900 hours of footage, is both a technical marvel and a heartfelt memorial to those who died when the ship san .. Chicago Reader
3.1
Cameron is forever associated with the fateful ship, and I think its time he moved on. Mark Reviews Movies
4.2
The technical undertaking not just Mike Camerons inventive genius with Jake ad Elwood is on a par of its own.
3.8
Still, theres no denying that the film is always completely compelling, if only on a purely visceral level. Reel Film Reviews
3.2
Titanic star Bill Paxtons reactions to traveling in a submarine to the ocean floor are an amusing bit of levity amidst the blend of reverence and isnt .. Eric Ds Nider
3.1
Its frustrating that Cameron couldnt make a proper documentary, because the footage is astonishingly beautiful, the subject matter is compelling and t .. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
Ghosts of the Abyss isnt emotionally engaging or even all that interesting. Pop Matters
3.8
The films underwater views are breathtaking, as are its drawings and photographs of the Titanics original splendor. Cs Monitor
4.5
While not as earthshaking as its predecessor, Ghosts of the Abyss is an expertly crafted documentary with some stunning large format footage. Film Journal International ..
4.4
The exploration mission is captivating, and the film zips by, seeming quicker than its hourlong length. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
The little bots, named Jake and Elwood, zoom right into whats left of staterooms and ballrooms, and its astounding whats left: a brass bed that Molly ..
3.8
Perhaps thats because, in the end, its the visuals of this film that you want to see, and Cameron doesnt disappoint. Q Network
4.5
This is a brilliant showcase for IMAX and Cameron who offer an entertaining and fascinating glimpse of history to us all.
2.0
It comes across as merely an expensive exercise in wish fulfilment, with Paxtons voiceover providing an occassionally crass accompaniment. Bbc
4.0
But that doesnt mean the experience of watching Ghosts of the Abyss isnt a visceral one. Hollywood
4.2
What makes the film special and gives it an eerie punch is Camerons computer generated effect of periodically superimposing images on various position .. Seattle Pi
4.5
Cameron reconstructs life aboard in the shape of living tableaux of passengers and crew, seen in spectral mode, eating, drinking, dancing or promenadi .. Standard
3.0
The history and anecdotes are still poignant leave to Cameron, a master showman, to actually cull one more bit of drama and pathos from this insanely .. Boxoffice Magazine
1.5
Rivaling only George Lucas as Hollywoods reigning tech obsessed gadget wizard, Cameron (who is never introduced, hes just there) seems pretty fascinat .. La Weekly
3.5
James Camerons latest memorial to the spirit that exists mournfully and sadly in utter silence as the effects of time and salinity slowly and inexorab .. Varia Gate
2.5
What his expedition finds is less interesting to me than how he finds it. The tiny submarines, the 6 foot model, the video robots these are all innova .. Ross Anthony
3.1
Camerons self importance turns Ghosts of the Abyss into an interesting ride with a tour guide you wish would sit down and shut up. Sltrib
3.8
Gratifyingly, moral reflection honors the heroism and lessons of the Titanic story in all the ways Camerons blockbuster doesnt. Decent Films
3.8
It explores the remains of the marathon ship with such intimacy that you expect all the characters in ethereal final scene to suddenly appear and offe .. Guide Live
4.5
You literally can look, unobscured, at the behemoth wreck. And thats a pretty amazing sight. Fat Guys At The Movies
4.5
An extraordinary visual experience offering unforgettable insights into the most famous shipwreck of all time. It will haunt you for a long time after .. Film4
3.0
The pictures beauty and Camerons amazing photographic work provide much pleasure. Its just that...there is the feeling weve been there and seen it all .. Movie Metropolis
4.4
The Titanic has a haunting beauty that is served well by the movies 3 dimensional process. Aisle Seat
3.5
Not only does the documentary go 2 1/2 miles down to the wreckage of the Titanic, they also take us back in time by superimposing images over the wrec .. TheMovieChicks.com
1.5
Ghosts Of the Abyss is an interesting experiment which fails to take full advantage of the real opportunity granted in its inception to utilize emergi .. IGN Movies
2.5
During purple lipped Paxtons initial, annoying descent, hes constantly peppering the subs Russian commander with concerns about oxygen, batteries, etc .. Nitrate Online
3.5
Ghosts of the Abyss is a beautifully rendered middle of the road documentary that strikes a perfect balance between entertainment and education. Film Force Ign
2.5
A trip to the bottom of the sea that has no real purpose save to flog the wreck of the Titanic, Camerons cash cow. Chicago Tribune
3.8
Less a portrait of the Titanic than a snapshot of those obsessed by it. Suburban Chicago News
4.5
A great moviegoing experience that you can almost reach out and touch. Supercala.com
4.5
Generally, documentaries arent known for dramatic moments, yet the tension is palpable as an anxious Bill Paxton sinks two and a half miles to the bot .. Citysearch
3.0
I wouldnt call Ghosts of the Abyss a compelling documentary or even an artistic one. Its more like a visit to a museum in this case, one thats 12,500 .. Movie Metropolis
4.5
Ghosts of the Abyss is all about the spectacle of a six story screen and the sensory bombardment of a rope flying at you or bubbles heading for the su .. Movie Views
3.8
Not as record setting a motion picture as, say, Titanic, but more haunting and ethereal. Imdb
5.0
This is by far one of the most intriguing documentaries I have ever seen. Blunt Review
3.5
Ghosts of the Abyss is an amazing technical success. Whatever happens in the movie itself is of little consequence. CinemaBlend
5.0
Its a unique trip that flirts with hokeyness at the surface but that grows more compelling, awe inspiring, and tragic the deeper you go. Boston Globe
3.0
The footage from the dives shows perfectly preserved details from the inside of the ship. The Star
4.5
Go and marvel at this spectacular piece of visual history; its 60 minutes very well spent.



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