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Deep Rising (1998)

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Reviews Counted:27

Fresh:8

Rotten:19

Average Rating:4.3/10

Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: Aboard the luxury liner Argonautica, a mysterious and deadly presence makes mincemeat of vacationing passengers, leaving only a handful of terrified survivors adrift at sea. Enter a mercenary... Aboard the luxury liner Argonautica, a mysterious and deadly presence makes mincemeat of vacationing passengers, leaving only a handful of terrified survivors adrift at sea. Enter a mercenary sailor and his crew, who board the ship in hopes of pilfering its riches--but instead find themselves the strange monster's next prey. Goofy fun from the director of THE MUMMY. [More]

Starring: Treat Williams, Famke Janssen, Anthony Heald, Kevin J. O'Connor

Starring: Treat Williams, Famke Janssen, Anthony Heald, Kevin J. O'Connor, Wes Studi, Derrick O'Connor, Jason Flemyng, Djimon Hounsou, Una Damon, Cliff Curtis, Clifton Powell, Trevor Goddard, Warren T. Takeuchi, Linden Banks, Jack Anker, Anne-Simone, Leanne Adachi, Melanie Carr, Colin McCarlie, Jim May, Jana Sommers

Director: Stephen Sommers

Director: Stephen Sommers
Screenwriter: Stephen Sommers
Producer: Laurence Mark, John Baldecchi
Composer: Jerry Goldsmith

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  • Deep Rising
  • Buckle up for edge-of-your seat excitement with the explosive hit DEEP RISING, an unstoppable high seas action thriller that moves at full scream ahead! When a band of ruthless hijackers invade the world's most luxurious cruise ship, they're shocked to discover the passengers have mysteriously vanished! But that doesn't mean they are alone! Something terrifying is lurking just out of sight: a deadly force from the unexplored depths of the ocean that begins to snatch the horrified intruders one by one! Treat Willliams (THE DEVIL'S OWN) and sexy Famke Janssen (GOLDENEYE, ROUNDERS) lead a group of survivors who must overcome incredible odds in their breathtaking battle to escape the doomed ship alive!
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    It's a pity the creatures don't eat the cast up faster

    Full Review Source: AboutFilm.com | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Carlo Cavagna
    Carlo Cavagna
    AboutFilm.com

    Goes for two and three climaxes, blows up far too many things, and generally wears out its welcome before it's over.

    Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Maitland McDonagh
    Maitland McDonagh
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    It's Poseidon Adventure, Alien Resurrection, any heist movies, Jaws, and a little art house flick called Titanic all in one.

    Full Review Source: Cinerina | comment Comment
    10/24/01
    Karina Montgomery
    Karina Montgomery
    Cinerina

    ...an old-fashioned and flat-out fun monster movie that benefits from Treat Williams' tremendously engaging lead performance.

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    01/11/07
    David Nusair
    David Nusair
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    The South China Sea's answer to the Bermuda Triangle, but off-the-shelf acting and a hackneyed plot won't keep this oversized barge afloat.

    Full Review Source: Nitrate Online | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Elias Savada
    Elias Savada
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    Much better in memory...

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    02/02/08
    Stefan Birgir Stefansson
    Stefan Birgir Stefansson
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    Underwater slimies eat everyone. A sly sense of humor helps immeasurably.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Scott Weinberg
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    Jeanne Aufmuth
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    Christopher Null
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    01/01/00
    Scott Renshaw
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