IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes28%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users57%
Director: Stephen Sommers•Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
A band of mercenaries hijacks a luxury cruise liner, only to discover it's been infested by a massive, ancient sea creature. As the creature systematically picks off the crew and passengers, the mercenaries and the surviving passengers must band together to fight for survival against the monstrous threat.
Deep Rising was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, over-the-top gore, and uneven tone. Audience reception was similarly mixed, with some appreciating its B-movie schlock appeal and others finding it predictable and lacking in genuine scares.
Praised for its inventive creature design and energetic, if gratuitous, action sequences.
Criticized for its convoluted plot and reliance on excessive gore.
Seen by some as a fun, campy B-movie, while others found it a predictable monster flick.
Google audience: Google users generally found 'Deep Rising' to be an entertaining, albeit flawed, creature feature. Many enjoyed the over-the-top action and gore, as well as the charismatic performance by Treat Williams. However, common criticisms include a weak script, predictable plot, and a lack of substantial scares.
The ship used in the film, the 'Arabian Sea,' was actually the SS Independence, a former American cruise liner that had been retired and used as a floating hotel.
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