Deep Blue
Miramax Films | Release Date: June 3, 2005 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
71
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 17 Critic Reviews
Positive:
11
Mixed:
6
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Baltimore SunMichael Sragow
Deep Blue is pure bliss. This documentary about ocean life in all its forms achieves its own tidal pull with visual marvels that conjure a Darwinian delirium. Read full review
90
VarietyJonathan Holland
Jaw-dropping, sumptuous visuals, a lush George Fenton score, state-of-the-art technology and some of the oddest creatures ever seen without recourse to artificial stimulants. Read full review
88
Boston GlobeWesley Morris
A riveting and sobering way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Read full review
83
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
Full of splendidly shot wonders. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesKevin Crust
Numerous films have explored undersea life, but few as comprehensively and as consistently compelling as Deep Blue, by the creators of the "Blue Planet" TV series. Read full review
80
Washington PostDesson Thomson
This is as good a visual treat as you and your kids can expect. Read full review
80
Dallas ObserverMelissa Levine
For all of its turgid self-importance, its anthropocentric theater of classical music and sound effects, Deep Blue is a gorgeous film with scene after scene of incredible footage. Read full review
75
Chicago TribuneRobert K. Elder
In terms of pure visual scope, Deep Blue might be one of the best IMAX films never created for the IMAX screen. Read full review
75
Seattle Post-IntelligencerBill White
Stunningly beautiful film. Read full review
70
The A.V. ClubTasha Robinson
Deep Blue is a thrilling film, but not a thoughtful one; it'd be right at home on an IMAX screen, or possibly as the pretty, polished, and vaguely empty Successories poster it closely resembles. Read full review
70
L.A. WeeklyChuck Wilson
Deep Blue runs just shy of 90 minutes, and this pathetic landlubber of a movie critic must confess to growing restless here and there, an example of how quickly awestruck wonder can turn to apathy. Read full review
60
The New York TimesLaura Kern
Much of what the filmmakers and their team of cinematographers capture is undeniably remarkable, but their overt attachment to certain scenes can make watching a chore. Read full review
60
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
This stunningly photographed documentary captures extraordinary images of ocean-based life. Read full review
60
Chicago ReaderJ.R. Jones
The episodic structure prevents any real momentum, but Byatt and Fothergill give a visceral sense of the sea's violence and vividly capture the riot of color to be found on the ocean floor. Read full review
50
Village VoiceBen Kenigsberg
Those looking for a refresher course on the workings of the food chain should be in heaven. All others may yearn for a sushi break. Read full review
50
New York PostV.A. Musetto
A beautiful but empty-headed documentary. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChroniclePeter Hartlaub
The documentary isn't particularly thrilling, or even very informative, but it's almost certain to lower your blood pressure for 83 minutes. Read full review
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