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4.8 out of 10

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  • Starring: Allison Cratchley, Christopher Baker, Rhys Wakefield
  • Summary: Master diver Frank McGuire has explored the South Pacific's Esa-ala Caves for months. But when his exit is cut off in a flash flood, Frank's team--including 17-year-old son Josh and financier Carl Hurley--are forced to radically alter plans. With dwindling supplies, the crew must navigate an underwater labyrinth to make it out. Soon, they are confronted with the unavoidable question: Can they survive, or will they be trapped forever? (Universal Pictures) … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 33
  3. Negative: 8 out of 33
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Adam Markovitz
    Feb 3, 2011
    75
    As we go deeper into the cave, walls squeezing, water rising, the movie has a narrative pull as sure as gravity.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Nick de Semlyen
    Feb 5, 2011
    60
    Workmanlike suspenser, with plenty of cold water but sparse chills. When it comes to James Cameron scuba thrillers, "The Abyss" still has the edge.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    Feb 4, 2011
    38
    It sounds like it was written by the star pupils at the Cameron Academy of Screenwriting.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 37
  3. Negative: 15 out of 37
  1. tdkDallas
    6
    I am not sure why most everyone is hating on this film so badly. It was just as cheesy as I was expecting from seeing the commercials. We both enjoyed it. The only thing missing was a cave-dwelling animal attack.… Expand
    • 3 of 4 users said yes
  2. MrRiggs
    5
    Well this is a hit or miss for most. Either it will grab you in or it will spit you out. The effects/scenery is pretty darn cool but thats really about it. The acting I found somewhat cheesy and overblown but for the most part it entertained. I cant say it was great nor terrible but its half and half for me.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. sreekiran
    3
    lack of depth in concept. lifeless characters. poorly narrated. outdated camera movements and screenplay makes sanctum a hell of a movie. only saving grace is slick visuals in the movie.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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