Ghosts of the Abyss
Metascore
67 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Ty Burr
    100
    It's a unique trip that flirts with hokeyness at the surface but that grows more compelling, awe-inspiring, and tragic the deeper you go.
  2. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: William Arnold
    91
    A delectable must-see.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Kevin Carr
    90
    Part of what makes this film a must-see for Titanic fans is that it truly puts you closer to the wreckage than anyone else can get.
  4. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: J.R. Jones
    90
    The experience couldn't be more realistic, though Cameron also superimposes imagery of passengers recalling the fateful night, to haunting effect.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    88
    Despite over-ripe narration and an understandable urge to cram too much in, Ghosts of the Abyss is a thrilling documentary.
  6. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    88
    An enthralling 3-D IMAX documentary.
  7. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    83
    Cameron wants to take the audience ''back to 'Titanic,''' but the journey's magic is hemmed in, paradoxically, by the transcendence of his previous effort; surely he must know that a lot of us never left.

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User Score
8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. TheWalrus2000
    4
    Its basically Titanic documentary style.
  2. ValerieB
    9
    Loved it! Really liked having a civilians (Bill Paxton) point of view in comparison to the scientists. It made me almost feel like I was there too seeing his reactions!… Full Review »
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