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Summary: The Sharks Weren't Smart...The People Were Stupid
Review: This movie is probably one of the worst movies of the 1990s. It's depressing because the only good actor in the movie gets killed off...I guess sharks are attracted to good actors...they have good taste.Everyone in this movie is so stupid that its attempts at being serious makes your stomach turn. The girl gets killed because she jumps into the ocean with blood on her hands, and can't get out. How dumb can you possibly get? The sharks weren't smart at all; the people were too stupid to outwit a shark. The sharks didn't follow the people; they just followed the water. It's kind of ironic because they're looking for a cure of Alzheimer's, but it seems they have forgotten about their common sense. God, how awful. I don't know if you noticed, but a movie isn't terrifying if the people in the movie do stupid stuff to get into a "scary" situation. The Exorcist is a scary movie, not this. This is like Jaws and The Real World put together.
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Summary: Star Fish
Review: Turning dangerous wild, or fabulous beasts into credible film stars is an art which has evaded movie makers since the media was invented. There have, naturally, been exceptions. King Kong worked by humanising a 40ft. gorilla. Jaws worked because the scripting, direction and acting were so damn good, you didn't really care if the shark looked a little rubbery in close-up. However, few movies have featured artificial creatures which genuinely looked and acted like the real thing. This is where "Deep Blue Sea" comes up trumps. The animatronic makos are truly state-of-the-art and digital animation is used sensibly to create stunning underwater attack scenes. From this point of view, the film might merit 5 stars. However, there are other elements which downgrade the movie in comparison with the benchmark shark (and monster) movie, "JAWS"! Primarily, "Deep Blue Sea" is standard disaster movie fare...."The Poseidon Adventure" with big fish. The characterisation remains fairly sketchy throughout and is sacrificed for the exhilarating pace of the action. The casting is far from spectacular. Model-actress, Saffron Burrows, is more model than actress and nobody manages to convey the "scientific" content with any conviction. By contrast, the casting of the main characters in "Jaws" was pure genius. Having said this, LL Cool J does pleasantly surprise as the comic relief and Kevin-Costner-a-like, Thomas Jane, is an amiable enough hero. Additionally, whilst the attack scenes in "Deep Blue Sea" are superbly done, if you blink, you may miss them. Whereas "Jaws" used the implication that sharky shenanigans were on the horizon to create tension and suspense, there is no build up to the pay-off in the newer movie. In conclusion, "Deep Blue Sea" is a spectacular action movie and easy to recommend for sheer entertainment value. But, whilst we await the release of "Jaws" on DVD, I wonder whether 25 years down the line, the memory of the sharks that outshone their human co-stars will be all that remains of this film?
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Summary: Good SHARKS
Review: Okay, its not Jaws, nothing will be JAWS, but i loved this film. The special effects and underwater sequences are amazing. There is a bit of predictability, and it is somewhat formulaic but it gets the job done. Its just great action, great effects and a great end result. One of the best things i liked about the movie was the real deep blue hue that you see and feel throughout the film. Because everybody is underwater the whole time, you almost feel like you are in space because it is so dark, and resulting from that is a sense of claustrophobia that helps along the story line. Some people didn't like this movie, because the acting wasn't very good, and the characters a bit wooden, but if they weren't expecting that before going in than of course you would be disappointed. This is not Oscar stuff, but its a good shark film, worth seeing.
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Summary: Most mentally insulting movie ever!
Review: This movie is the most mentally insuling movie I have ever seen. I was actually mad when I left the theater! Everything was so unbelievable. OK, big altered shark can smash through a 3 foot thick metal door with a few pounds, but has real trouble smashing into an oven where mister Rap star is hiding? Are you serious. The religious overtones were offensive. I don't want to see a Christian horror film. After our Rap star is taken into the sharks mouth, he is saved by using his crucifix to stab the shark in the eye. What's this mean? Have religion and you will be saved? Whatever.. OK, why didn't the shark bite through him right away? Was he a little tougher to chew? Get Real! This whole thing was a PRAISE LL COOL J movie. It was the most ridiculous waste of time and money I have ever seen. I'm amazed that people can actually admit to liking it? Upon leaving the theater, I over heard someone state, "That movie was da bomb (? ). It was better than Jaws." Now I'm no Jaws fan, but at least that came across as more of an adult film, while this is definately teenager material. Live and learn. Learn to avoid movies made by this director!
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Summary: Stinks like an old fish
Review: High concept: Combine Towering Inferno, any stalker movie, and Jaws. Throw in a hack director ("Cutthroat Island"), what could go wrong? Plenty. Not scairy, not funny, not campy. I will never get those 90 or so minutes back. As their oceanic research building starts to sink to the bottom of the sea (don't ask), and the "smart sharks" start to stalk the inhabitants in the hallways and rooms, well, what else was there to do but watch in dumbfounded amazement as the animated shark (looked like a reject of a Saturday morning cartoon) gobbled them up one-by-one in a single bite, complete with teardrop shaped squirts of animated blood. The best scene: the cook being roasted in his own oven, who happens to have his fire ax with him to hack his way out. Gratuitous scene, the bombshell head researcher wiggling out of her wet suit to stand on so as not to get electrocuted (don't ask). Worst scene: take your pick. This movie is so bad I actually felt sorry for the cast - whatever they were payed, it was not enough. And if the shark was so smart, how did he get roped into this movie? I hope he ate his agent... I still have not forgiven Brittish Air for forcing this on me.
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Summary: The Funniest Shark Film Ever Made
Review: HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! Oh, was I supposed to be scared?
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Summary: Doesn't bog down in the sea of predicticality
Review: Well, I guess it's inevitable that "Deep Blue Sea" is compared with Jaws, but really, they are two very different movies to be dealt with. "Jaws" ' s principal objective is pure terror, at which it magnificently suceeds at. "Deep Blue Sea" is more of a popcorn-flick, the kind of movie that just entertains us for a friday night. Okay, so this movie isn't profound; it's not deep, and it's hardly subtle, but it is a good whallop. Some scenes are genuinely scary, others genuinely silly, but that just makes the film all the more enjoyable. The lead actors lead the film with such a quiet delight, they seem to relish playing roles in such a fun movie. So it bogs down a little from its lack of originality, but what's most surprising about the film is that it never bogs down in the sea of predicticality. Certain things happen out of the blue (and often, those are the scary moments) and there are times when we can't catch onto their coattails because the plot twists ahead of us. "Deep Blue Sea" is a hilarious, scary, and tremendously fun movie.
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Summary: Yoouuwwch!!!
Review: This movie BITES!Borrowing liberally(who knows why) from the lame Jaws III, Deep Blue Sea is a shark attack movie that takes place below the sea in a research station instead of at the shallow end of the beach. But instead of a claustrophobic Alien type movie, we're given a non-sensical, hackneyed plot, overly familiar characters and digitally computer enhanced mayhem. Sharks are a personal terror of mine, and like a car wreck you can't help but glance at, I have to see all of the shark movies that come out. So when I can almost fall asleep during a film about one of my worst nightmares you know that the picture is a real snore. Even one of my top 10 favorite actors, Samuel Jackson, can't help this movie from becoming chum(look it up).Avoid this film like you would...well, shark infested waters!
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Summary: Awash in Expectations
Review: Your enjoyment of this film can be easily predicted in advance, based on your expectations. If you're looking for a literate, intelligent action-thriller with a message ... sorry! this probably isn't it. On the other hand, if you're in the mood for a mindless, thrilling rollercoaster ride that twists and turns but takes you nowhere ... you'll likely enjoy it, maybe a lot! The narrative really isn't much: it's simply the classic film plot of Scientist Messes With Nature; Nature Gets Out of Hand; Who Will Be Left at the End? (You've seen variations on it dozens of times before ... "Frankenstein", "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", "Jurassic Park", etc., etc.) This time sharks have been evolved into super-predators, and they're out to get the small band of researchers who have been experimenting on them. You know that only one or two people will survive, of course; what makes this film of possible interest are the shark effects (which are undeniably incredible), the underwater scenes (great cinematography), some likable performances, and a few surprises concerning which characters get killed off and when. Are these variations on formula enough to keep you interested? They were for me, but then again, I wasn't expecting too much to begin with, and so the film was an entertaining surprise, a fun little thrill-ride. The DVD transfer is great, offering a sharp clean picture and crisp sound. There are a load of "extras", including a stills gallery, some deleted sequences, and two background documentaries about the filming. If you like the movie, you'll love all the bonus materials, particularly the behind-the-scenes footage; if not, the extras won't justify your time. This is one you may want to rent before deciding whether or not to purchase.
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Summary: Deja vu, anyone?
Review: Question: What do you get if you cross Aliens, Jurassic Park and Jaws? Answer: Deep Blue Sea. A scientist has found a certain chemical useful for treating Alzheimer's disease can be found in the brains of sharks. The larger the brain, the more chemical is produced, and she quickly discovers how to breed sharks with increased brain capacity. Unfortunately there is a slight problem. The sharks got smarter. From the second you see the opening sequence you can almost count the running footsteps later on. Okay, it's a basic thriller but the formula is getting a bit tired. Plus it was produced by the same people as Deep Rising, so it does get a bit repetitive. There are, however, some scary and shocking moments which have you jumping in your seat - not least Samuel Jackson's untimely demise. If you liked Jaws, you'll enjoy this. If not, just disconnect your brain and watch.
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