Volcanoes of the Deep Sea

2003

41m

Documentary

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78%

9 Reviews

Tomatometer

62%

1,000+ Ratings

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This visually impressive IMAX documentary follows an expedition of oceanographers as they journey into the deep waters of the ocean, searching for new life forms in areas where no life was previously believed to exist. Otherworldly-looking sea creatures and exquisite plant life are discovered, but also underwater volcanoes that may help scientists understand more closely how the universe was actually formed. This short film is narrated by actor Ed Harris.

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awesome sci-doc + narrated by ed harris=win win

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

if u like volcanos u will like this 1

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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In my opinion, this is where life began. It's sad we know more about space than this environment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

Beautiful imagery, but I was shocked to find out that this movie wasn't really about volcanoes, but about the organisms living around them lol. You'd think it would be considering the title. Though I found some parts interesting, overall it was a bit disappointing. It was only at the end of the movie that my bubble was burst because of the lack of volcanoes and the outcome of their expedition.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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I did not really like this movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

there are some seriously bizarre creatures in this movie. i dig it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Stephen Low

Director

Ed Harris

Narrator

Alex Low

Writer

Stephen Low

Writer

James Cameron

Executive Producer

Ed Douglas

Sound

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Louise Kennedy

Boston Globe

Throws some spectacular and previously unseen images onto the giant Imax screen, but it stitches them together with a sometimes confusing narrative that only distracts from the fascinating undersea world.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 19, 2004

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Lou Lumenick

New York Post

As IMAX nature films go, this is one of the more absorbing ones.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 7, 2003

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Jim Lane

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 3/5

May 12, 2006

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Edward Ortiz

Sacramento Bee

With the use of tasteful narration, stunning visuals and the occasional computer-generated sequence, this film is a must-see for those who think truth is stranger than fiction.

Rated: 3/4

May 5, 2006

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Scott Weinberg

DVDTalk.com

Good fun for the science geek in all of us. And if you have no science geek in you, feel free to just sit back and feast your eyes on the craziest aquarium you ever will see.

Rated: 4/5

May 26, 2005

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Lawrence Toppman

Charlotte Observer

The uniqueness of the objects we encounter will make the visit valuable for anyone with curiosity about the world's most remote places.

Apr 15, 2005

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Synopsis

This visually impressive IMAX documentary follows an expedition of oceanographers as they journey into the deep waters of the ocean, searching for new life forms in areas where no life was previously believed to exist. Otherworldly-looking sea creatures and exquisite plant life are discovered, but also underwater volcanoes that may help scientists understand more closely how the universe was actually formed. This short film is narrated by actor Ed Harris.

Director: Stephen Low
Producer: James Cameron
Screenwriter: Alex Low, Stephen Low
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Runtime: 41m