Ghosts of the Abyss

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Ghosts of the Abyss

G

2003

1h 0m

Documentary

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Veteran filmmaker James Cameron delves into the inspiration for his film "Titanic" by traveling to the mammoth cruise liner's final resting spot. Accompanied by a team of historians and friend Bill Paxton, Cameron uses unprecedented technology to take the viewer on an unscripted tour of this famous wreckage. This look back through time allows audiences to see never-before-photographed images and understand more about what transpired on that fateful night.

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The underwater footage is both beautiful and awe-inspiring.

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Alexander Walker

London Evening Standard

Jan 10, 2018

Cameron reconstructs life aboard in the shape of living tableaux of passengers and crew, seen in spectral mode, eating, drinking, dancing or promenading among the watery remnants of their vessel. It is done with finesse and, oddly, is deeply touching.

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

Sep 28, 2012

B+

If you see only one James Cameron-directed movie about theTitanic -and you should - see the one that doesn't star Kate and Leo.

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Ted Shen

Chicago Reader

Dec 11, 2009

This hour-long feature, edited down from 900 hours of footage, is both a technical marvel and a heartfelt memorial to those who died when the ship sank in 1912.

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Farah Cheded

A Good Movie To Watch

Nov 18, 2023

It's in [the] moments where the ghost of a human touch lingers that the doc really comes alive.

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R.L. Shaffer

IGN DVD

Sep 26, 2012

8/10

A bit slow-going and strangely emotionless at times. But Bill Paxton's nervous expressions add humor, and the film's jaw-dropping glimpse at the Titanic are powerful, to say the least.

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Jules Brenner

Cinema Signals

Sep 15, 2012

3.5/5

James Cameron's latest memorial to the spirit that exists mournfully and sadly in utter silence as the effects of time and salinity slowly and inexorably take their toll.

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johann m

@Johann33 Sep 22, 2021

James Cameron and Bill Paxton, director and actor of the 1997 film Titanic, travel to the final undersea resting place of the ill-fated ship of dreams and reconstructs life aboard in the shape of living tableaux of passengers and crew, seen in spectral mode, eating, drinking, dancing or promenading among the watery remnants of their vessel. Very touching.

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ashley h

@ashleyhobgood87 Apr 26, 2017

Ghosts of the Abyss is an amazing documentary. It is about James Cameron and Bill Paxton who travel to the final undersea resting place of the ill-fated ship of dreams, the Titanic. Bill Paxton did an awesome job narrating the film. James Cameron also did a great job directing the movie. I enjoyed it because of my interest in this magnificent ship.

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Nov 13, 2016

Brilliantly made film with some excellent footage and great technology in use.

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Mar 11, 2015

Really pointless didn't see or hear anything new complete waste of time easily could of been made and show at the end of the titanic movie in a 3 minute segment really was not needed

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Mar 5, 2015

Ghosts of The Abyss is an interesting continuation of James Cameron's exploration of the Titanic wreckage. Complete with Bill Paxton, this documentary feels like it would have been better suited as a special feature to compliment the 1997 movie. Although it's a bit lackluster for a feature film, it is a fascinating viewing experience. Many of the shots are breathtaking, especially when superimposed with CGI images of the original ship and passengers. There's a surreal feeling to this film, as the dates of this exploration overlapped with the events of September 11th, 2001. As the crew was focused on this historic tragedy, another one was taking place. I enjoyed this for what it is, but I can't give it a very high rating. Sadly, there's just not a whole lot to it.

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Apr 27, 2014

Definitely Worth The 3D Experience. It Is A Good Trip Deep Into The Atlantic Ocean & Resting Place Of This Ship, Which Never Completed It's Maiden Voyage.

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Synopsis

Veteran filmmaker James Cameron delves into the inspiration for his film "Titanic" by traveling to the mammoth cruise liner's final resting spot. Accompanied by a team of historians and friend Bill Paxton, Cameron uses unprecedented technology to take the viewer on an unscripted tour of this famous wreckage. This look back through time allows audiences to see never-before-photographed images and understand more about what transpired on that fateful night.

Director: James Cameron
Producer: James Cameron, Chuck Comisky, Gig Rackauskas, Janace Tashjian
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walden Media, Earthship Productions, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 2003, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.0M
Runtime: 1h 0m
Aspect Ratio: IMAX (1.43:1)

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