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88
Viewer score based on 12 votes.

Critic Score

62
Critics' score based on 14 reviews.
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great movie.....held me in suspense and entertained me thru entire lenghth of film..................

July 17, 2011
elephantears846

A very well thought out screenplay. A very moving drowning scene. The old version had a somewhat confusing ending. The new version adds meaning to the ending. This movie is in the top five of my favor... ites. Full Review

July 17, 2011
hunterduo

Great Movie

July 17, 2011
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Stupendously exciting and emotionally engulfing... With probing intelligence and passionate feeling, Cameron has raised the adventure film very close to the level of art.Full Review

Peter Travers
Rolling Stone

Before this voyage plummets into Stevie Spielberg's locker, the human stuff is more than worth the descent.Full Review

Desson Thomson
Washington Post

The Abyss is at its best during such moments of reverie-when the abstract metaphors and the unique physicality of the deep sea setting come together to produce powerful, unvoiced meanings. The film does have its beckoning depths; what it needs is a more polished surface. [9 Aug 1989, Tempo, p.1]Full Review

Dave Kehr
Chicago Tribune

If you end up cursing, try not to forget The Abyss' spectacular oil-rig collapse, a killer chase scene, two fine leads, and one Oscar-worthy "creature'' special effect midway through. Do forget the rest - unless you really dig Casper, the Friendly Ghost. [9 Aug 1989, Life, p.1D]Full Review

Mike Clark
USA Today

Both Mastrantonio and Harris are terrific, never missing a beat, always convincing, even when playing the most extreme emotions. [9 Aug 1989, Daily Datebook, p.E1]Full Review

Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
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