Brenda Sokolowski asserts that the "the search for intelligent life out there continues," since there isn't any to be found in this film.
Rob MacDonald provides his score and the users' rating for the Barry Levinson-directed underwater thriller. With running time and MPAA rating.
Nathan Johnston offers a rating of 1.5 beans to the underwater epic that he says only skims the surface. With links to merchandise and games.
Critique finds the suspenseful middle not sufficiently buoyed up by the beginning and end. Offers a parents' guide and a rating for the thriller.
John Hartl calls director Barry Levinson's big screen version of Michael Crichton's novel "an Abyss-mal rip-off." With related links.
Lucy Mohl asserts that Michael Crichton's plot about an "inflated Christmas ornament" with powers doesn't hold water. With related links.
Peter Brunette suggests that the underwater epic by "would-be Spielbergian mogul Barry Levinson" sinks under its own weight. With related links.
Sean Means indicates that the muddled movie is a "Mensa test" as screen adaptations of Michael Crichton novels go. Includes related links.
Tom Keogh finds the thriller about a submerged golden ball to be "behind the curve" of current sci-fi films and TV shows. With related links.
Review asserts the Barry Levinson sci-fi film is so bad it isn't even funny. Includes user comments and ratings.
Review by the Fixer characterizes the underwater spectacle as a big budget B movie. Includes cast, writers, director, running time, and rating.
Read a plot summary, a critique, and little-known facts about the sunken thriller. With reader comments, a cast and writers list, and a rating.
Mongo reviews and rates the undersea thriller, claiming it has "the best stunt jellyfish" he's ever seen in a movie. With cast list.
Ram Samudrala reluctantly shares spoilers about the undersea sci-fi film based on Michael Crichton's book, but recommends reading Stanislaw Lem.
Brief review characterizes the sci-fi thriller as "oddball." Includes content icons, cast, running time, and rating.
DVD review by Jonathan A. Hall applauds the lack of cheesiness in the film version of the novel. With photos, ratings, and links to the trailer.
Read a review of the science fiction film starring Samuel L. Jackson and Dustin Hoffman. Includes details about its plot and characters.
Carrie Gorringe suggests director Barry Levinson and author-producer Michael Crichton book a session in a decompression chamber. With stills.
Chicago Sun-Times film critic fails to find any buried treasure in Barry Levinson's big screen version of Michael Crichton's book. With ratings.
Charles Taylor's review reveals a suspenseful sci-fi thriller that soon sinks like Sharon Stone's unimaginative role into a watery grave.
Mick LaSalle's favorable review suggests that director Barry Levinson's film is a well-rounded adaptation of Michael Crichton's sci-fi novel.
Find a plot synopsis and MPAA rating to accompany user comments and occurrences of profanity, violence, and frightening scenes in the film.
SMC splashes water on the big-budget screen adaptation of the book, but manages to be entertained enough to award it 3 1/4 Babylons.
Joey Thorne recommends reading the Michael Crichton book, rather than seeing the Barry Levinson movie with an altered ending. Includes rating.