The Abyss

originally posted by: Skid Mark
a reply to: kellyjay

I couldn't find the video I watched, unfortunately. I did find this; though. You might find if interesting. Abyss movie trivia
Ed Harris (who plays Virgil "Bud" Brigman) almost drowned making the movie.

Several actors threatened to walk midway through filming. The filming conditions were horrible for everyone.

a reply to: kellyjay

Same wet genre, a little worse execution and kind of teeny---
but stupid/entertaining/campy, Deep Star Six. Miguel Ferrer
was a real weasel in that one, but you have to admire the guy's
range for pulling it off. Greg Evigan/Nancy Everhard as the BF/GF
and a decent ensemble considering the script.
Beware the mollusk! Get the propcorn and rubber pot...!
Mick at the end, I won't spoil it for you -- but it was hilarious and
due to no bubbles of any consequence escaping, scientifically WRONG.
But it's still Oscar Clip crap... my sides hurt for hours.

a reply to: jtrenthacker

It sounded like it. One actress actually walked off the set because the camera broke down.

a reply to: smurfy

That's right. I forgot that they used a nuclear reactor to film in.

a reply to: kellyjay

You're welcome.
The out takes video would be cool to see.

originally posted by: derfreebie
a reply to: kellyjay

Same wet genre, a little worse execution and kind of teeny---
but stupid/entertaining/campy, Deep Star Six. Miguel Ferrer
was a real weasel in that one, but you have to admire the guy's
range for pulling it off. Greg Evigan/Nancy Everhard as the BF/GF
and a decent ensemble considering the script.
Beware the mollusk! Get the propcorn and rubber pot...!
Mick at the end, I won't spoil it for you -- but it was hilarious and
due to no bubbles of any consequence escaping, scientifically WRONG.
But it's still Oscar Clip crap... my sides hurt for hours.

Deep Star Six and there was also Leviathan.



It seemed like there was a trend there in "pair" movies. These two were like Armageddon and Deep Impact.

Try a movie called Wizards. It's a late 70s early 80s movie. Animated movie. Or another animated movie from the same Era called Fire and Ice. I did love Abyss. What about The Dark Crystal?

a reply to: ketsuko

OK, I promise to not call you Beckie again. omg
There was a time when Peter looked good, but I
still believe he was born about 27. Same cookie
cutter as Ontkean.. real submarine material *whew*

a reply to: ketsuko

That's another good one.

What happened to your avatar? It's not showing up.

And the Abyss was also great.

originally posted by: jtrenthacker
The fact that a remastered bluray containing both the theatrical and directors cut is criminal.

Just noticed I screwed this sentence up. I meant to say that it is criminal that this movie hasn't been released on Bluray. The word is that Cameron has been working on new remastered editions of The Abyss and True Lies (another underrated movie). However, now that he is working on THREE sequels to Avatar, it's been pushed back.

So the abyss is on TV right now yay. But boo on TV cos ads and stink cos I gotta put the kids to bed. One of my favorite movies too.