Deepsea Challenge 3D
Disruptive LA | Release Date: August 8, 2014 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
58
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Mixed or average reviews based on 16 Critic Reviews
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9
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5
Negative:
2
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83
Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerAug 8, 2014
Cameron, tall and lanky, fitted himself into the podlike chamber and dropped seven miles to the ocean floor. Although he didn’t encounter anything other than barrenness, he did bring back to the surface 100 new species of microorganisms. I hope National Geographic appreciates the effort. Read full review
83
The A.V. ClubDavid EhrlichAug 7, 2014
At its best, the film is a staggering underwater spectacle, a cinema of attractions that outclasses each of Cameron’s previous technical achievements. Read full review
80
The DissolveChris KlimekAug 6, 2014
It’s so high on the thrill of discovery that it might even win over people who can’t stand the guy. Read full review
80
VarietyScott FoundasAug 1, 2014
It’s the trench imagery itself that’s the primary attraction here, and it proves more than worth the wait. Read full review
70
New York Magazine (Vulture)Bilge EbiriAug 7, 2014
Perhaps the film’s most telling part comes during the deep dives themselves. When Cameron finds himself alone in his submersible, crammed into a little turret from which he can watch and film the world around him, the bravado fades away, and he becomes a little kid again. Read full review
70
Wall Street JournalJoe MorgensternAug 7, 2014
There's the expected, though no less astounding, profusion of life forms on the way down — Mr. Cameron calls them "critters" when he isn't using their scientific names — but the essence of the drama is the explorer's deepening solitude. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeAug 5, 2014
If the three hours of filming Cameron did in the Trench yield little obvious drama, the story of how the Deepsea Challenger reached those depths makes up for it. Read full review
67
TheWrapAlonso DuraldeAug 1, 2014
A National Geographic special writ large, Deepsea Challenge 3D is watchable and engaging throughout, even though it's pretty clear how everything is going to come together. Read full review
63
USA TodayScott BowlesAug 7, 2014
While Challenge makes for a pretty dull glimpse into the inner workings of the sea, it provides a fascinating look at the inner workings of Cameron, whose obsessive and demanding personality translated to movies that included "Titanic" and "Avatar." Read full review
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