Ghosts of the Abyss

Ghosts of the Abyss
by James Cameron

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• Walt Disney Pictures and James Cameron, the Academy Award(R)-winning director of TITANIC (1997), present the groundbreaking cinematic achievement GHOSTS OF THE ABYSS. Joined by his personal friend Bill Paxton (TITANIC) and a team of the world's foremost history and marine experts, Cameron journeys back to the site of his greatest inspiration -- the legendary wreck of the Titanic. During the vo

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Movie Review: Take the dive . . .
Summary: 5 Stars

Historically, Jim Cameron movies are big. From the very nature of the stories, the budget and the talent involved in his past productions, his films have always been larger than life. However, none have been as breathtaking as this. From the opening shots of the scientific research vessel powering through the sea to the dark and gloomy abyss of that famous ghostship, Cameron takes you on a journey of discovery, sadness and wonder. The doucmentary (if I can use that phrase, as the expert cutting and general feel of the piece likens this to a big summer action flick) tells the story of Cameron's obvious obsession with the famous sinking of the Titanic. With state-of-the-art technology at his fingertips, he allows us to accompany him as he journeys to the site of the ship, discovering its secrets, and justifying myths and stories.

The 3D camerawork is fantastic. You actually feel that you are part of the action. From the soft bubbles of the ocean roaming around in front of you, to the gentle rocking of the sea giving you that 'rocking' feeling. The score and beautiful visuals are comforting, with a great symmetry running throughout the picture. For example: when we are on the surface, preparing for the dives, it feels like a muscular action movie (very reminiscant of 'The Abyss' if you will), with scientists scrabbling around and people pysching themselves up for the discovery ahead. But, when we are below, the picture becomes serene and beautiful, very human. Actually, just like any other Jim Cameron movie - as he has that great ability to combine a very strong masculine fascination regarding technology with an excellent understanding of humanity.

Bill Paxton is great too. Once you get past him saying 'Wow!' all the time (and lets face it, who can blame him?), he is very warm and you genuinely feel for him in the sequence when he dives for the first time, as his anxieties about the submersible failing are funny and touching. The sequence when he informs Cameron about the September 11 tragedy seems to resonate throughout the films core, cementing the ideals of the project. The scientists and crew reflect on the events (then and now) and this presents the audience with equal feelings of sorrow and sadness.

Summing up, at only 60 minutes long this movie succeeds to envelope you in a dark yet beautiful journey to the most famous ghostship in the world. Catch it a movie theatre projecting in 3D if you can, it truly is an amazing ride. I can only image what Jim Cameron has in store for us next . . .

Summary of Ghosts of the Abyss