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Deep Rising
1998 106 min Canada, United States of America R 18+
★5.9
Adventure, Action, Horror, Science Fiction
Director: Stephen Sommers
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Description
A group of heavily armed hijackers board a luxury ocean liner in the South Pacific Ocean to loot it, only to do battle with a series of large-sized, tentacled, man-eating sea creatures who have taken over the ship first.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$11.2M
Worldwide:
$11.2M
Starring
Treat Williams
Actor
Famke Janssen
Actor
Anthony Heald
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
Deep Rising is generally regarded as a spirited, fast-paced creature-feature that succeeds as a B-movie spectacle despite a thin and often illogical screenplay. While critics and audiences note its lack of narrative depth, many find its commitment to over-the-top action, practical effects, and ensemble performances highly entertaining.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, featuring Treat Williams and Kevin J. O'Connor, delivers spirited and memorable performances that elevate the film's B-movie premise. | |
| Production | The film utilizes impressive practical effects and set designs to create a visceral, high-stakes atmosphere despite its modest budget. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is tight and dynamic, successfully maintaining a high-octane flow that keeps the audience engaged throughout. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is frequently criticized for its lack of logical coherence, particularly regarding the mercenaries' poorly justified tactics and the film's shallow plot structure. | |
| Production | Opinions on the creature effects are divided: some appreciate the unique, stylized design of the monsters, while others find them unconvincing or visually derivative. | |
| Originality | The film's originality is a subject of debate: it is seen by some as a fun homage to 80s creature-features, while others dismiss it as an unoriginal collection of genre clichés. |