The Abyss
The Abyss

The Abyss

2023Movie104 minSwedish

As the Swedish town of Kiruna sinks, Frigga finds herself torn between her family and her job as security chief at the world's largest underground mine.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: John KrasinskiGenres: Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A deep-sea research team, while working on a project at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, discovers a mysterious phenomenon. As they try to understand this anomaly, they find themselves in a struggle for survival against an unknown force. The crew must overcome their fears and work together to escape the crushing depths and whatever lies within.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Abyss' garnered a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences alike. While praised for its ambitious visual effects and tense atmosphere, some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable, with a few noting that it didn't quite reach the groundbreaking status of its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with impressive underwater sequences.
  • Offers a suspenseful and engaging, though occasionally familiar, sci-fi narrative.
  • Krasinski's direction maintains a palpable sense of dread and claustrophobia.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's visual spectacle and the return to a deep-sea setting. Many enjoyed the suspenseful elements and the performances, though some expressed a desire for a more original plot or a stronger emotional core.

Fun Fact

The film's unique underwater cinematography was achieved through a combination of practical effects, advanced CGI, and specialized lighting techniques designed to simulate the extreme pressures and darkness of the deep sea.

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2 reviews
Dean

Dean

Not bad movie, but it's ruined by propaganda.
Dean

Dean

Not bad movie, but it's ruined by propaganda.