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2005
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Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
47 m

2005
G
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
47 m

Aliens of the Deep

Summary Inspired by concepts from the field of astrobiology - the study of life on other worlds - this documentary explores the idea that the bizarre creatures living in the extreme environments found on the ocean floor might provide a blueprint for what life is like elsewhere in the universe. (Disney)

Directed By: James Cameron, Steven Quale

2005
G
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
47 m

2005
G
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
47 m

Aliens of the Deep

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews

71

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 12 User Ratings

7.8

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Summary Inspired by concepts from the field of astrobiology - the study of life on other worlds - this documentary explores the idea that the bizarre creatures living in the extreme environments found on the ocean floor might provide a blueprint for what life is like elsewhere in the universe. (Disney)

Directed By: James Cameron, Steven Quale

Top Cast

James Cameron

Self

Anatoly M. Sagalevitch

Self - MIR Chief Pilot and Keldysh Expedition Leader

Genya Chernaiev

Self - MIR Pilot

Victor Nischeta

Self - MIR Pilot

Pamela Conrad

Self - Astrobiologist: JPL

Arthur 'Lonne' Lane

Self - Astronomer and Planetary Scientist

Jim Childress

Self - Marine Animal Physiologist: UC Santa Barbara

Dijanna Figueroa

Self - Marine Animal Physiologist: UC Santa Barbara

Michael Henry

Self - Marine Animal Physiologist: UC Santa Barbara

Kevin Hand

Self - Planetary Scientist: Stanford University and SETI Institute

Maya Tolstoy

Self - Marine Seismologist: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

Loretta Hidalgo

Self - President: Space Generation Foundation

Kelly Snook

Self - Planetary Scientist: NASA

Megan McArthur

Self - NOAMA Astronaut: NASA

Tori Hoehler

Self - Astrobiologist, AMES

Charles Pellegrino

Self - Science Observer

Michael Atkins

Self - Science Observer

Christina Reed

Self - Science Coordinator and Science Observer

David L. Dubois

Self - Senior Research Assistant: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Ricardo Santos

Self - Science Observer for the Government of Portugal

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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews

72% Positive
13 Reviews

28% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews

72% Positive
13 Reviews

28% Mixed
5 Reviews

0% Negative
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San Francisco Chronicle

Thoroughly entertaining.

The Hollywood Reporter

A visually enthralling undersea travelogue.

By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW

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User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 12 User Ratings

75% Positive
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25% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 12 User Ratings

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9 Ratings

25% Mixed
3 Ratings

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Chicago Sun-Times

Evolution aside, there are some wonderful images in Aliens of the Deep, even if the crew members say how much they love their jobs about six times too often.

By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Though Aliens of the Deep flirts with Zissou-Murray's divine madness, Cameron's vision seems somehow cozier. No wonder he's not yet ready for dry dock.

By Gene Seymour FULL REVIEW

Chicago Tribune

All in all, it's a fascinating, kid-friendly journey.

By Robert K. Elder FULL REVIEW

Documentary's visual wonders and well-pitched enthusiasm happily outstrip its clunkily ingenuous ain't-science-fun narrative.

TV Guide Magazine

An equally discomfiting mix of popular science and ballyhoo, serves up amazing images of the bizarre life that flourishes in the deepest ocean depths.

By Maitland McDonagh FULL REVIEW

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Details

Production Company Buena Vista Pictures, Earthship Productions, Walden Media

Release Date Jan 28, 2005

Duration 47 m

Rating G

Genres

Tagline The search for life beyond begins below.

Website http://movies.disney.com/aliens-of-the-deep

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