Soon, the US military commandeers the platform and its command ship - The Benthic Explorer - to attempt a rescue mission. A nuclear sub has been lost in "the abyss" - a subduction trench near the Caiman Islands - after encountering an impossibly fast object. Most of the film takes place on an experimental submarine drilling platform owned by a petroleum company. Even so, this is a film which entertains at every level, and will satisfy the action fan as much as the wannabe film critic.
There are so many subtle and sensitively developed themes in this film that it is hard to imagine a more epically human drama in the sci-fi genre. And yet nothing is exactly as it seems to be, and there are really no spoilers in this review. The hardest, most obedient soldier in the film, played spectacularly by Michael Biehn, is a coward, and a man who is hopelessly in love with his estranged wife Harris turns that love into an act of suicidal heroism which might unintentionally save the world. But the story allegorically deals with an amazing array of themes common to great dramas - violence, love, capitalism, war, courage and cowardice. The slightly lengthier, more detailed Special Edition version is even better than the original.Ostensibly, this is a film about first contact with non-terrestrial intelligence. Cameron shows his affinity for technology as the "pseudo pod "soon championed in the new wave of computer generated imagery. The production design is amazing with the full-size Deep Core set that was submerged at the bottom of an unused nuclear reactor building. James Cameron establishes his love for the ocean in "The Abyss" will fully succeeds on all the technical levels.
Harris and Mastrantonio do it so well you think their actually married. The whole cast does a wonderful job and most of the leads give Oscar-caliber performances. The aliens or NTI's pretty much take a backseat to the human element and our old conflicting ways, these NTI's are non-violent and they want to teach us the error of our ways and they mean business especially in the Special Edition cut. On the verge of war topside and below with themselves the SEAL and workers struggle to come to terms with an unbelievable situation that could lead them to a nuclear confrontation."The Abyss" is a richly constructed story that puts well thought up and executed characters into a situation that looks to be a schmaltzy, love story set under the sea. The contrast of the breathtaking beauty of the ocean between the claustrophobia of a vessel should be enough to captivate most audiences. It may have been slightly rushed but the best bits of the film are all under water anyway.Anyone who likes their special effects, a great story and terrific acting need look no further than The Abyss. The ending of this film has been heavily criticised but this is unfair as it carries a decent message regarding humanity and fits the mood of the film. Spectacular is the only word that comes to mind. The way Cameron uses Coffey to build up suspense is very effective and the culmination of this is one of the most frantic underwater chases there will ever be. The character of Coffey is a great obstacle character because he is losing his mind and is getting engulfed by paranoia to the point where he can not trust anyone. This enables The Abyss, despite the extra terrestrial goings on, to approach the audience on their level and suck viewers in to the film. As with all of Cameron's Sci-Fi screenplays, behind the technology lies a distinctively human element. She didn't last very long being in good films but she is good as the hard nosed estranged wife who near the end, becomes wonderfully vulnerable and loving.Cameron is a great writer and The Abyss, along with The Terminator and Strange Days, shows off his talent to a great extent. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio was a bit of a fad.
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You just want to be his mate in this movie despite the fact he is another pain see Rock out takes which is why him and Cameron have not spoken a word since this film. Ed Harris is on par with his good performances in The Rock and Apollo 13. I know I always praise him but Michael Biehn as Coffey is one of the best acting performances I have ever seen and the fact that Biehn was not even Oscar nominated is a travesty! He is great to watch as the maniac who is irate and just plain horrible. Even though most of this cast were, and still are, unknown, the performances in this are fantastic. No one compares to him when it comes to picking a cast.
Although he is a pain to work with, he gets his image across and proves why he is such a hit machine. Visual sense.Cameron is the ultimate director.
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