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Still holds up
posted by SteveSTAFFMOD on February 12, 2019 at 10:08 PM
wow. This movie (which I remember was cut down from a miniseries) still holds up today. Yes, a few of the ocean effects look like models but everything else is spot on. Terrified all over again. I'm watching so I can refresh myself before watching the new miniseries which I understand is a possible sequel (mixed reviews, but still excited). Just a great film.
Reply by genplant29
on February 13, 2019 at 12:23 AM
I saw it back when it aired on US t.v. circa 1982 and remember it's excellent, but unfortunately now can't recall any of the specifics.
Reply by Steve
on February 13, 2019 at 9:12 AM
I would recommend a rewatch. It's something else. And refreshingly no CGI (which has come a long way but still too animated/fake to my eyes.) An important and thrilling film.
Reply by Fergoose
on February 13, 2019 at 1:38 PM
I saw this for the first time about a decade ago and yes, it is timeless and a sign of a previous era where drama could be built up without pizzaz and theatrics. If they remade it today it's probably include a kraken.
8/10