The title describes it all. I will agree with people when they saay that the story is a little bit weak, especially the dramatic U-Turn in the 3rd Act of the script. But, The Abyss is essential viewing. The underwater cinematography features some of the most exrtavagant shots I've seen. There are beautiful wide-angles and shots of the actors when underwater look like they are floating. Really should be seen for this if anything. Should be seen anyway. note: see the director's cut version, it is far superior. There is over an hour of extra footage in that version, I won't spoil it for you though
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Production Year: 1945 - Drama - Director: David Lean - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring: Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond
Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
Production Year: 1999 - Drama - Director: Dick Maas - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring: William Hurt, Jennifer Tilly, Denis Leary, Michael Chiklis, Francesca Brown
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