AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

TrueHello Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

jtiesling Potential viewers should keep in mind that this film is over 40 years old, so yes there are aspects of the film that of course will seem dated. Nonetheless, this is an excellent adventure story geared toward the escapist in all of us. A young NYC couple embarks on an island holiday only to stumble into unexpected circumstances that leads to mystery and intrigue. Packed with scuba diving, undersea treasure hunting, & drug dealing villains all with the beautiful island of Bermuda as the backdrop for this Peter Benchley story. The strong cast is lead by handsome Nick Nolte & beautiful Jacqueline Bisset along with Robert Shaw and Louis Gossett Jr. The underwater cinematography is outstanding and still stands the test of time. I was 20 years old when I saw this film at my local theater in 1977. When I walked out, I was hooked on scuba diving and became certified to dive the following year and have continued to dive on a regular basis for more than 40 years! I even had the good fortune to dive the RMS Rhone shipwreck in the British Virgin Islands that was used as the set for many of the underwater sequences in this film.

witster18 "The Deep" is an interesting film. It has some issues. There doesn't seem to be a climax, and the film doesn't really explore where it could go. Structurally, it's a bit of a mess. It may even be one of the best remake contenders in Hollywood. "Into the Blue", which wasn't very good, was similar but really lacked all the characteristics that made "The Deep" a good movie.So what does make The Deep a good flick? "The Deep" is loaded with amazing under-water photography, and has undeniable, amazing atmosphere, good acting, and a few genuinely terrifying moments.Nolte is fantastic, and Robert Shaw nearly reprises his character and that characters' impact from 1975's Jaws. The film is intriguing and mysterious. Jacqueline Bisset is a fine, convincing addition, and there's a strange chemistry between the leads here.This film has style. IMO, it's criminally under-rated at 6.1. I know the film has some issues with the way the story ends, but seldom if ever will you come across a 6.1 film that is so eerie and atmospheric in design. The film has a look and feel that would be hard for any remake to duplicate. 76/100 A personal favorite and a great sleeper from the era.If you like this you might like: Sorceror(similar quality, different subject, but similar strengths and weaknesses), The Beach(not quite as good imo, but not bad at all), or Angel Heart(perhaps a touch better).

pc95 While not a classic or meaningful, I found myself enjoying director Peter Yates project, "The Deep". I'd put the level of entertainment and feel very close to a 70s James Bond movie. Without a doubt, Robert Shaw strikes again. He commands every scene he's in an helps lift the movie out of mediocrity with his presence, energy, and wit. Along for the ride is Actors Nolte, Bissett, and Gossett, who all are satisfactory or even adequate. Not being an experienced diver, I cannot critique the diving scenes properly, however, they were also enjoyable to watch. Lastly, the story was better than average with a shade of mystery. The action sequences were passable. Settings and 70s peek were fun. Recommended.

kookookeedoo I'm not sure why this film doesn't have a better score, it really is a treat to watch. Granted it is not a "10"- probably more like a "7", but I'm trying to help it's overall score. I think the fact that Peter Benchley wrote it and it revolves around the ocean people are expecting something "Jaws"-esque, which it definitely is not. What it is is a great film about diving for lost treasure and keeping one step ahead of a local drug kingpin (Gossett) who has his own interests in what lies below. Robert Shaw is excellent (as usual), as is the rest of the cast. It saddens me that some people have called it "slow". I think it has a good pace, with a nice amount of action mixed in. It's interesting that this movie was basically "re-made" (more like stolen if you ask me) as "Into the Blue", which was a complete stinker. THAT film was so incredibly slow that not even Jessica Alba's hotness could rescue it.If you like films about diving or lost treasure, you should definitely check it out- but I would recommend this film to anyone who prefers a good storyline to films that are all flash and no substance.