Customer Reviews

IMAX: Deep Sea

5 star:		(41)
4 star:		(18)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(7)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

My ratings are based mainly on the QUALITY OF THE 3D, not the video content.

In addition to the title scenes 5 more out of screen effects extend an impressive 50% of the way, from the screen to the viewer. Another 20 reached 25% or more and many are in the 5 to 10% range.

EXCESS PARALLAX in a few of the scenes make it hard to mentally assemble the 3D.

Far better than Wild Ocean in every respect

*** Visually stunning sea floor & creature footage in crystal clear 3D ***

MY 3D RATING = VERY GOOD (poor, fair, good, very good, excellent)

Note: As far as the percentages go, everyone's eyes are different. What I see at 25% you may see at 15% or 35%. To fully realize how far something is out of the screen for you, pause on an effect and direct a partner with an extended finger to the tip of what you are seeing. You may be surprised.

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As I write this review the price on this sucker is $37.99! Maybe that wouldn't be so bad if it was a full length movie with a DVD and digital copy however you are just getting a 3d disc and a blu-ray disc with 40 minutes of film (You are basically paying $1 for each minute!)

Aside from the price the movie is GREAT! I was lucky enough to get this movie free with my sony 3d tv and it is definitely great to show off to friends! As I said... its about 40 minutes long and includes some of the most beautiful under sea shots you'll ever see. As far as the 3D effects go, it won't disappoint you! The 3D gives you the depth effect as it should in an ocean setting. It really looks as though you can walk straight through your tv and swim with the sharks (don't try that at home). Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet do a great job narrating while Danny Elfman gives us some fun music to listen to!

Overall i give it 4 stars with the price not being an involvement. It missed the 5 star mark because there were several scenes with heavy "ghosting" particularly when a squid locks on to the camera thinking its dinner! The squid gets very close up and becomes very blurry when you have your 3d glasses on! it was enough to make me go cross eyed and have to look away from the screen.

I would recommend this to all 3D owners as well as new 3D owners who are looking to either show off to friends or experience the depth of 3D themselves!

While this film is surprisingly short and has some limitations in term of continuity, I found it utterly absorbing and watched it twice the same day. The photography is some of the most stunning marine footage I have ever seen. The filmmakers have done a superb job of capturing some of the most charismatic, sinister, and whimsical creatures that inhabit the oceans, and the information about their life cycles, while not exhaustive, was well edited to maintain interest. Highly recommended!

Although disappointed I couldn't see this in 3-D, as advertised on the DVD (not the one being sold here), . I still thought the photography was amazing and the colors just spectacular. I've never seen underwater footage this good. This also is the first time I've actually heard the sounds that some of these marine creatures make. I just presumed, like many others, there was mostly silence underneath the surface. That's not so; there are some amazing sounds.

More so, there are some amazing creatures that most of us have never heard about or seen. Some of them are downright weird-looking, repulsive yet fascinating. They are so strange you think you're looking at some animated film with cartoon characters.....but these creatures are real. Some of them are frightening and brutal killers.

I've read complaints about the narration by Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, and have to agree on a couple points. Winslet does make an attempt to put some reflection in her voice but Depp sounds like he's sleepwalking through this. His voice is flat, a monotone, and it sounds like he's reading the material for the first time. Neither of these two add much life to his documentary.

Others complain that it's just under 40 minutes and thus, the DVD overpriced. Well, I found it very interesting and stunning to view. I wouldn't mind adding it to my collection because this is something I would watch multiple times.

I bought this 3D BLU RAY so I could test the abilities of my Samsung 3D plasma TV and the Samsung 3D Blu Ray player. I am not a kid anymore. i have plenty of tech. I am easily bored. I really didn't expect what i got...

All I can say is....WOW!!!!!! This movie blew my mind. its freaky how you get sucked into the picture. The little fish swimming right by your nose. i actually had to fight the urge to hold my breath. you really feel loike u are underwater! There were times I reached out and tried to touch the jellyfish that seemed like they were inches from my face. I felt like i was a 10 year old going on a deep sea dive. This format is the most fun I have had in a long time with tech. Its like visiting another world!

I cant wait to see what they start making next. its too bad they really haven't released alot of new titles yet. this tech is supposed to only get better though. Not all 3D movies are created equal. Make sure you rad the reviews and if you can, try and watch a preview at Best Buy or whatever. This is a short film,, butI have already sat through it 3 times and will be doing it again tonight.3d is definitely the way.

I am definitely a Howard Hall fan. His work in such films as Underwaterworld and the earlier IMAX film on the Island of the Sharks (Cocos Island) was outstanding. However, the production of this film is really a problem. A lot of the earlier clips suffer from a blue/red syndrome (poor color balance), perhaps in part due to the 3D production (did it use color glasses?). The narration is limited in effect if not outright silly in places, and although I admire both Kate Winslet and Johnny Depp on their own, they really didn't fit the material here. It had a lot of the old True Life Adventure (Disney) feel, I must admit. The alternation between their voices made no sense at all. Definitely not a dialog, so why do it? The music track greatly interfered with the video production, and was very distracting and annoying at times. I am donating my copy to the local library; maybe somebody else can enjoy it for what it is. There are a lot of much better ocean DVDs out there, starting with the BBC Blue Planet series.

I love my new 3D gear but I will say that after this movie and "Under the Sea" and "Ultimate Wave" I'm feeling a little burned out on ocean adventures.
That aside what we get here is another awesome under water adventure.
Beautiful.
Educational.
I was excited to see Depp as the narrator but honestly?
He sounded a tad bored and detached from the whole thing.
Not enough to deduct any stars but it was noticeable.
Otherwise another winner from Imax.
Highly recommended.

It's a very good movie to showcase your 3D tv to your friends and to watch once, maybe twice. My personal opinion would be to wait until you can get it for $20-25 for the simple fact that you can only watch it so many times before it sits on the shelf, waiting for the next time a friend stops by. Some parts of the movie are a little rough on the eyes because there is a lot happening and it's real bright during some points in the movie. With that being said, I did enjoy it and it does look like you're under the water with the wildlife (some scenes more than others), but I would wait until the price is right.

This DVD features a wide variety of sea life including: jellyfish, starfish, coral life, strobing squid, sharks, sea turtles, sting rays -even a whale. My three-year old never gets tired of watching it; he loves the parts centered on the octopus the best.

From an adult perspective, I am amazed at how many different species they show (beautiful footage), and it is very informative...great for family time, educating children/students, etc. I gave it five stars because we wanted a DVD that discusses sea creatures, and that is exactly what you get.

HOWEVER, the narration was awful! We own and rent dozens of DVDs from Discovery, Animal Planet, and National Geographic, and this was the worst narration I have ever heard. I was surprised, but I guess Johnny Depp & Kate Winslet haven't had much experience with narration...although, I think the script was a big part of the problem (some lines are soooo cheesy).

Also, I think the price is way too high for a forty-minute DVD...BUT, when I think about how much my son loves Deep Sea, it is worth the money. As I said, I gave it five stars because it does deliver the best sea creatures.

A beautifully done adventure of amazing ocean creatures. The visuals are great and it is very informational. I was in awe as I watched the movie. My grandson is 8 and he loved it too.