Deep Blue Sea

Starring:Erinn Bartlett, Saffron Burrows, Cristos, Sabrina Geerinckx, Samuel L. Jackson, Thomas Jane, Sarah Kelly (II), LL Cool J, Jacqueline McKenzie, Eyal Podell, Michael Rapaport, Daniel Rey, Brent Roam, Valente Rodriguez, Stellan SkarsgÃ¥rd, Dan Thiel, Tajsha Thomas, Aida Turturro, Frank Welker
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com
With a voracious trio of mako sharks wreaking havoc, Deep Blue Sea dares to up the ante on Jaws, but director Renny Harlin trades the nuanced suspense of Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster for the trickery of the digital age. In other words, why build genuine terror when you can show ill-fated humans getting torn into bloody chunks? The aforementioned makos have been lab rats in an effort to harvest a miracle cure for Alzheimer's disease from the brains of sharks, but the research has an unfortunate side effect: the sharks get smarter, and they're determined to break out of Aquatica, the deep-sea complex where they've been penned.

Model-actress Saffron Burrows plays the researcher; Thomas Jane pulls double-duty as shark expert and action hunk; Samuel L. Jackson's the corporate sponsor who chooses the worst time for an Aquatica tour; and rapper LL Cool J is nicely cast as Aquatica's cook and comic relief. Michael Rapaport, Jacqueline McKenzie, and Stellan SkarsgÃ¥rd round out the cast, most of whom are turned into shark food as the makos turn Aquatica into a floating junkyard. Harlin takes devilish pleasure in providing sudden, unexpected shocks--no small feat in such a derivative thriller--and as a series of action set-pieces, Deep Blue Sea never disappoints. It's inevitable that Burrows should end up in her underwear like Sigourney Weaver in Alien, but even then the movie offers a credible reason for the strip-down; that Deep Blue Sea can be simultaneously ridiculous and sensible is just another one of its shlocky charms. --Jeff Shannon

Average customer rating:

Beautiful Images

"One of the biggest natural history documentaries ever undertaken!!!"

Fantastic Documentary!!!

Great Movie for all ages!

DVD Deep Blue

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ASIN: B000E5KQQ4
Release Date: 2006-04-11

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Deep Blue is a compelling BBC documentary that introduces viewers to some of earth's most mysterious ocean creatures. Three years in the filming, the breathtaking cinematography of Deep Blue (all of which originally appeared in the BBC series The Blue Planet - Seas of Life), combined with an excellent musical score and the sparse narration of Pierce Brosnan, is both awe inspiring and moving. Intimate and unique footage of sea life includes an innovative under-the-ice view of penguins propelling themselves out of the water as captured by a newly invented pole camera. Cutting-edge submarine technology allows the exploration of the deepest reaches of the sea where alien looking, jelly-like creatures flourish in a world of immense pressure and constant darkness. Perhaps the most peculiar setting is the Marianas Trench where deep mid-ocean ridges regularly erupt and spew hot water and poisonous gasses into the water while sea life inexplicably flourishes on the underwater chimneys. Rare footage of a polar bear hunting beluga whales and orca whales ravaging a sea lion and attacking a gray whale cub is graphic and disturbing, but lends a sense of a eons-old natural hierarchy. While the scarcity of narration in the main film sometimes leaves the viewer hungry for information, the 50-minute "making of" feature is packed with logistical and technical details. The segment also conveys the entire crew's firm commitment to creating a complete ocean portrait with the goal of engaging people with the creatures of the ocean. (Ages 6 and older) --Tami Horiuchi

Description

Following in the tracks of MARCH OF THE PENGUINS ... Perfect for nature fans and families who love live-action adventure, DEEP BLUE is an epic underwater exploration into the secret lives of sea creatures! You'll be led on a fascinating voyage through awesome aquatic realms where humans have rarely dared to go. You'll waddle with playful penguins, dart with lightning speed through schools of sharks, ride over stormy waves with massive whales, encounter families of polar bears and seals, and even see alien-like creatures so rare they have never been seen before on film! With a stirring musical score, this acclaimed movie comes from the creators of the landmark BBC series "The Blue Planet."

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Images.......2007-05-29

This is not a hard core documentary that satisfies a hunger for learning. Instead, it is an appetizer to whet the appetite. It is survey of the polar environments and the lifeforms that inhabit them. The video is stunning and the narration is adequate. For young people, it will be quite a treat. For those hungering for more information, they will not find it here. That does not stop the enjoyment, however. It is well done.

"One of the biggest natural history documentaries ever undertaken!!!".......2007-05-03

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"We have walked on the moon and continue to push the open boundaries of space. Yet it is the mysteries of the ocean that continue to elude us"

The above is what the narrator (Pierce Brosnan) says at the end of this mesmerizing "cinematic masterpiece" that comes from the creators of the landmark BBC series "The Blue Planet." This movie is an exploration (mostly underwater) into the secret lives of sea creatures.

Generally, this film begins at the ocean beach and moves to the open ocean. From there, we are taken to the Earth's poles to see "the frozen ocean" and then finally to the dark ocean depths to view an "alien world" where life (that's never been captured on film) has adapted.

This film is a visual feast. There is minimal narration. I appreciated the scarce narration since I found that the visually stunning images speak for themselves. The stirring background music adds to the viewer's visual experience.

I recommend also viewing "The Making of Deep Blue" fifty-minute DVD extra. You will hear about all the technical challenges and risks that were taken involved with this documentary. (In fact, I appreciated the film even more after viewing this extra.) Besides technical information, I found that there was additional interesting information not included by the narrator of the main feature.

Finally, there were two problems I had with this movie. First, it is rated "G." Because this film shows some images that may be disturbing to the very young, I feel it should have been thus rated "PG." Second, the DVD case shows a picture of only penguins. However, the film features many other marine creatures from whales and dolphins to crabs and jellyfish.

In conclusion, viewing this film is a unique experience--"a remarkable, jaw-dropping experience!!"

(2005; 85 min (excluding end credits); wide screen; 15 scenes)

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Fantastic Documentary!!!.......2007-04-24

As a nature film lover I give this film 5 stars! From the soundtrack to the deeply beautiful cinematography everything about "Deep Blue" is amazing. Stunning images of natural beauty are presented as a feast for the eyes. The many facets of life that live in and around the oceans of the world are the main characters of this film. Many animal species are depicted- from penguins to wales to polar bears. Many creatures of the deep sea have never been captured on film before!

Thanks to the efforts of the creators of "Deep Blue" these invisible wonders can now be enjoyed in your own living room! One of our favorite movies!
As a movie fan I have to give this film 2 thumbs up, way up!

Great Movie for all ages!.......2007-03-15

We purchased this movie because we saw it on National Geographic television. The movie is amazing and the photographers have done shots that we have never seen before. The movie makes you feel good and leaves you wanting more to watch. They are so clever with the cameras and have gone above and below the surface of the water to bring us the best nature movie we have seen in a long time. We would reccommend this for a friends and family movie night and you will be amazed.

DVD Deep Blue.......2007-03-15

This is undoubtedly one of THE most beautiful nature films I have ever seen. There is a minimum of speaking and a maximum of viewing. Very tastefully done. Just beautiful!

Average customer rating:

Great summer rental! Eye candy, action, blue waters, and did I mention eye candy!
Hot Hot Hot
Fun Ocean Flick
2.5: dumb dumb dumb...but really pretty
Amazing!!!

Into the Blue (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Paul Walker , Jessica Alba , Scott Caan , Ashley Scott (II) , and Josh Brolin
Director: John Stockwell
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ASIN: B000BYRCH4
Release Date: 2005-12-26

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Stunning tropical scenery and gorgeous athletic movie stars may not make a movie great, but they sure don't hurt. Jared (Paul Walker, The Fast and the Furious) dreams of finding sunken treasure and making millions, but his girlfriend Sam (Jessica Alba, Fantastic Four, Sin City) is content with their poor but idyllic life in the Bahamas. Still, when they find artifacts from a 19th century pirate ship, she gets caught up in the excitement--until they also find a crashed plane full of smuggled cocaine. Naturally, someone's going to want that cocaine back... From there, Into the Blue is a surprisingly well-plotted action movie, unpredictable in its specifics if familiar in its broader outlines. Even more pleasant, the action itself stays plausible and genuinely engaging throughout. Jared seems able to hold his breath for a preternaturally long time, but aside from that the movie is meticulous about the dangers and threats the characters face and is all the stronger for it. Add to this its unabashed ogling of Alba and Walker (both of whom are astonishing physical specimens) and you have a solid romp. Also featuring Scott Caan (Ocean's Eleven), Tyson Beckford (Biker Boyz), and Josh Brolin (Flirting With Disaster) as a slimy rival treasure hunter. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

Great summer rental! Eye candy, action, blue waters, and did I mention eye candy!.......2007-06-06

This is the type of movie that DVD rentals were made for as this movie delivers on showing you engaging underwater scenes, action, sexy sexy Paul Walker and Jessica Alba, hungry sharks, humor and a nicely packaged little love story with some flavor.

While 4 stars may seem like too much for this type of flick (OK I give it 3++), it actually delivers in its own way. We're not talking Oscar material here as the script is full of cliches, the acting is a little wooden, poor Jessica's character had nothing to do except look stunning (lips and back ;-) and there are some plot holes. But irrespectively of all this, it kept me smiling from start to finish.

This movie was massacred by critics and I can see why, but I always would rather see a movie deliver on its own scale than fail in every scale, like some movies that are supposed to be funny and they are not. I recommend this one if you want to feel summery and spend a couple of hours with hot/tanned people surrounded by bad guys and gorgeous blue water.

Hot Hot Hot.......2007-05-31

This is a really good movie and Jessica Alba is SO incredibly HOT,I mean WOW.
Did any one see Jessica Alba's little NIP Slip?
It is really hard to catch unless you know where you are looking.
I recommend watching this movie over and over again.

Fun Ocean Flick.......2007-05-28

Being a big fan of Walker and Alba,I looked forward to see how they would be on screen together.I watched it,when it came on tv and was amazed.The chemistry was very cool.It is one of those movies,for me anyway,that whenever it is on,I would watch it.It has all the elements of a beach type movie,with the bikinis and peril.Being it is a action/drama type flick. I'm sure ,that if you are checking out the review for this,you pretty much know about the movie. I waited til the price went down and see Amazon has one of the better prices.It isn't great,but it keeps you on the edge ,til the end. Couple of surprises and cool ocean action....

2.5: dumb dumb dumb...but really pretty.......2007-05-25

A movie like Into the Blue is one of those kind of films where if you have doubts as to its merits and then watch it, well, it's your own fault. You notice the 2 leads on the cover, the setting, the plot and you just say to yourself "oh no, I might not like this right?" Well you'd be pretty right, depending on what you think you're getting into. You wanting to see an original script? Good acting? Well no but if you want to see beautiful cinematography and actors that look just as good well here you go.

Jared and Sam (Paul Walker and Jessica Alba) are a young couple living in the Bahamas. Jared was fired recently as a scuba dive guide while Sam works at a dolphin show as an announcer. One day, Jared's brother Bryce and his new girlfriend Amanda (Scott Caan and Ashley Scott) arrive and go on a scuba dive. They discover 2 things: a plane that crashed which carries a large supply of cocaine as well as artifacts underneath the sand. But of course they don't have the equipment to haul up what could be a sunken vessel so it becomes a question of ethics: get the cocaine and use the money to fund the vessel expedition or leave it alone. Well, there is also the business of a treasure hunter rival as well as the cocaine owner who wants it back and is willing to go far to get it back.

I'll get the positives out of the way because I'm gonna blast this film later. This is one attractive looking movie with the cinematography showing off the idyllic life that you can have in the Bahamas and the underwater photography was well-done as well. The other is of course seeing Alba and Scott in bikinis, which'll get the males salivating. In fact you can make a case this is really the only reason to watch. As for the ladies, well I'm sure Walker is bound to get them going nuts since he's shirtless for a huge chunk of the movie.

Everything else though is just awful. Granted, parts of the story were kind of surprising since half the time I didn't know where it was going but whether that was the script being ahead of me or it just didn't know what it was doing, I haven't a clue. Not to mention these characters are some of the most dumbest I've seen with so many bad choices and you wonder maybe they've been out in the sun too long. And while attractive, all 4 of the leads either look uninterested or they're just not bringing all their acting cards to the table, especially Walker who just feels so...bland. And what's with his Aquaman-like lung capacity?

Should you buy it? No, unless you're a Walker or Alba fan. Should you rent it? If you haven't found anything else, I suppose you can but don't say I didn't warn you.

Amazing!!!.......2007-05-05

This movie is perfect for anybody.It's action packed and it's romantic.Both guys and girls will like this movie.Paul Walker and Jesscia Alba are awesome!The ocean,actors,plot and action are anything you could want in a movie!!

Average customer rating:

One and only one reason
A Good Action Adventure Film
Good
Jessica Alba looking good in Blu-Ray!
Underwater Thriller

Into the Blue [Blu-Ray]
Starring: Josh Brolin , Scott Caan , James Frain , Dwayne Adway , and Paul Walker
Director: John Stockwell
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B000FJGWBC
Release Date: 2006-08-15

Customer Reviews:

One and only one reason.......2007-06-16

There is mainly one reason to buy this movie, the action is so/so, the plot is grossly contrived, but the saving grace for this film is in the underwater camera work. By that I am referring exclusively to the way the cameraman follows Jessica Alba around from behind underwater as she swims. There is no nudity, there needs to be no nudity, this is simply a film about the hottest woman in known existences butt. Its super high def Jessica Alba, you'll be on the slow mo button half the film anyway so I doubt you'll notice an actual story.

A Good Action Adventure Film.......2007-03-10

I enjoyed this alluring film.I found it to be very interesting and thoroughly engrossing. The cast (Paul Walker, Josh Brolin and Scott Caan) was refreshing. The score composed by Paul Haslinger was very effective. Shades of Peter Benchley's THE DEEP seem to glitter in the waters here.

Good.......2007-02-28

I liked this movie. I am a Jessica Alba fan and mainly got it for that reason. The movie is kind of flaky in the sense that the storyline is not original nor is it necessarily a great story. It did have enough action and Jessica Alba to make it a good movie though. I would watch it again, though its not going to make my top 50 movies. Worth it for a bargain price.

Jessica Alba looking good in Blu-Ray!.......2006-12-14

Story Synopsis:
If you are a clothing minimalist, Into The Blue is for you. With the azure skies and crystal waters of the Bahamas their backyard, Jared (Walker) and his girlfriend, Sam (Alba), enjoy a peaceful existence...and incredible tans. But, with the arrival of Sam's childhood friend, Bryce (Caan), and his girlfriend Amanda (Scott), and the subsequent discovering of a possible sunken treasure, greed rears its head jeopardizing not only their friendship, but their very lives.

Disc Picture:
The 2.32:1 MPEG-2 Blu-ray Disc picture looks great, overall. There is a purposely oversaturated look to the picture, with blown-out whites and colors.The underwater color schemes seem to really look good as well. The picture quality is outstanding, with beautiful locales, which is improved of course by the presence of Jessica Alba.

Soundtrack:
The linear PCM 5.1-channel soundtrack uses a broad front stage, good surround integration, and well-recorded dialogue to deliver an enjoyable audio experience. Deep bass is not very prevalent, making the soundtrack sound a bit thin.

Underwater Thriller.......2006-11-17

Jared (Paul Walker) works as a scuba teacher but dreams of being a treasure hunter who finds a gold-laden shipwreck. His girlfriend Sam (Jessica Alba) supports him in all that he does and truly loves him. When Jared's brother Bryce (Scott Caan) shows up with a new girlfriend Amanda (Ashley Scott) luck seems to go their way. They have access to a boat and have found a few scattered remnants of a wreck that might be the pirate ship that's supposed to be the mother lode of treasure ships. Unfortunately, a plane with cocaine has crashed into the ocean nearby and complicates the situation when the drug runners come looking for their lost product. Further trouble happens as everyone argue how best to proceed with the search for the treasure ship, and what to do about the cocaine.

John Stockwell directed the movie and does an amazing job of shooting eye-catching imagery that's stunning on the Blu-ray presentation. I found myself getting sidetracked more than once by the seascape captured in the camera lens, and the fact that I noticed it at all while Jessica Alba was swimming around in a bikini is saying a lot. The audio portion of the movie is packaged uncompressed, allowing the film to take full advantage of a surround sound system and throughly wow the audiophile.

Although INTO THE BLUE doesn't go anywhere spectacular for the experienced moviegoer (films like THE DEEP and A SIMPLE PLAN offer similar plot lines and conflict), it does deliver a very watchable story. The added bonus of the incredible underwater imagery and the impeccable sound system is worth getting the movie in Blu-ray if you don't already have it on DVD.

As a thriller, INTO THE BLUE works. And it's a great buddy flick. Not exactly date material, but if you're with someone who likes action and tension, this will fit the bill nicely.

Average customer rating:

Avoid!
IT'S NOT JAWS BUT IT'S PRETTY DAMN GOOD!
omg!
nothing new here(hence three stars), but for reasons beyond mt control I like this cheesy hyped up B-movie
Fun B-cheese movie...

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Starring: Erinn Bartlett , Saffron Burrows , Cristos , Sabrina Geerinckx , and Samuel L. Jackson
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Deep Blue Sea: Music From The Motion Picture

ASIN: B00002E233
Release Date: 1999-12-07

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With a voracious trio of mako sharks wreaking havoc, Deep Blue Sea dares to up the ante on Jaws, but director Renny Harlin trades the nuanced suspense of Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster for the trickery of the digital age. In other words, why build genuine terror when you can show ill-fated humans getting torn into bloody chunks? The aforementioned makos have been lab rats in an effort to harvest a miracle cure for Alzheimer's disease from the brains of sharks, but the research has an unfortunate side effect: the sharks get smarter, and they're determined to break out of Aquatica, the deep-sea complex where they've been penned.

Model-actress Saffron Burrows plays the researcher; Thomas Jane pulls double-duty as shark expert and action hunk; Samuel L. Jackson's the corporate sponsor who chooses the worst time for an Aquatica tour; and rapper LL Cool J is nicely cast as Aquatica's cook and comic relief. Michael Rapaport, Jacqueline McKenzie, and Stellan Skarsgård round out the cast, most of whom are turned into shark food as the makos turn Aquatica into a floating junkyard. Harlin takes devilish pleasure in providing sudden, unexpected shocks--no small feat in such a derivative thriller--and as a series of action set-pieces, Deep Blue Sea never disappoints. It's inevitable that Burrows should end up in her underwear like Sigourney Weaver in Alien, but even then the movie offers a credible reason for the strip-down; that Deep Blue Sea can be simultaneously ridiculous and sensible is just another one of its shlocky charms. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Avoid!.......2007-05-31

This movie is so unbelivably bad, I have to force myself to even watch it 5 minutes!

The movie is obviously set up for a disaster, you have the building which looks very high tech, but once the sharks get mean there's like no place to hide and no weapon to defend yourself with.
It will collaps if too much pressure on it. Helicopters can't land when it's a storm outside. It's highly explosive. The doors can't keep sharks out.
The whole building just screams "You will die here!", it destroys the feeling of the movie.

And the characters... couldn't they have chosen a worse heroine?
Our "lovely heroine" has the emotions of a psycho-maniac-serial killer, she dosen't care if people die because of her, she dosen't care they die in front of her, she only cares about her stupid experiment.
If I would have been in the movie, I would have pushed her into the water and let the sharks eat her!!
I was so mad when she was portrayed as innocent.
Another character also annoyed me, she sees her husband die in front of her eyes - and she dosen't care!
Only later she shouts "No!" and that's it.

Where is the emotion in this movie?
There's only dialog, talk about god and faith, bad jokes and sharks that are supposed to be super-smart, but instead appear super-dumb.

IT'S NOT JAWS BUT IT'S PRETTY DAMN GOOD!.......2007-04-08

This is one of those movies that you think will really be bad. It turns out is a pretty good little thriller with some sci-fi thrown in. The biggest weakness is that the sharks don't always look that realistic. I am a hugh fan of Jaws and this is not in the same league, but it does deliver the goods.

omg!.......2007-04-05

if your kids like horror flicks they will enjoy it. It's just an updated version of jaws.

nothing new here(hence three stars), but for reasons beyond mt control I like this cheesy hyped up B-movie.......2007-03-29

If you have read any of my reviews before you know that sometimes I can find cheesy movies of any kind fun to watch(Deep Star Six, The Being,and The Green Slime come to mind),so the fact that this silly shark thriller is one i like to watch shouldn't surprise anyone. It tries so hard to scare you and has some very well done action that it most of the time rises above some plot holes and lapses in logic.
In the middle of nowhere(of course) a research lab at sea is looking to find a cure for Alzheimer's and they are using shark's brains to test and get the cure. Problem is (as it always is in these movies) the lead Scientist is doing the mad Doctor thing and messing with nature(but looking stunning doing so) and before you know it, you get a shark with Albert Einstein's brain and the Hulks rage. Can you say "chum and get it"(sorry had to use that pun). Throw in a storm and let the lab start to sink, and you have human tar-tar and lots of action.
Like I said I don't know why, but if you are in the mood this one isn't going to tax the brain, but it is a great way to kill a rainy afternoon.

Fun B-cheese movie..........2007-02-11

I'll be honest about something, I like some movies cause they're good, others cause they are so bad they're good and others I classify in a category I made: "Trash but trash done well."

"Deep Blue Sea" is in the third category, it's a fun ride in spite of the cheesy acting, story and setting.

The story is about an underwater research facility where scientists are trying to find a cure for human brain loss (alzheimers). So they do the only rational thing, they use gene therapy to increase the brain mass of great white sharks to harvest a brain protein.

Of course the obvious side effect is the sharks get smarter and decide to band together to escape the research station and chow down on the humans inside while they attempt to escape.

The cast is fairly good, though again cheesy acting throughout. Thomas Jane (The Punisher), Saffron Burrows (Wing Commander, sorry it's all I could think of), Michael Rappaport (Fox's The War at Home), LL Cool J (A lot of stuff) and Samuel L. Jackson (A Time to Kill, Unbreakble, Pulp Fiction) among others.

The movie itself is pretty standard, but fun. The group of people must try to escape before becoming great white ('cept for Jackson and LL of course) shark food. A couple of good kills happen and the sharks look pretty real up close. Good special effects too and I loved the setting of the lab with the ocean just outside the window, cool look.

The film becomes quickly paced after a while and before you know it it's over, so it doesn't overstay it welcome.

Overall fun stuff, turn the brain off and enjoy.

Average customer rating:

Great summer rental! Eye candy, action, blue waters, and did I mention eye candy!
Hot Hot Hot
Fun Ocean Flick
2.5: dumb dumb dumb...but really pretty
Amazing!!!

Into the Blue
Starring: Paul Walker , Jessica Alba , Scott Caan , Ashley Scott (II) , and Josh Brolin
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ASIN: B000BYRCGU
Release Date: 2005-12-26

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Customer Reviews:

Great summer rental! Eye candy, action, blue waters, and did I mention eye candy!.......2007-06-06

Hot Hot Hot.......2007-05-31

Fun Ocean Flick.......2007-05-28

2.5: dumb dumb dumb...but really pretty.......2007-05-25

Amazing!!!.......2007-05-05

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It's baaack!
New York Times Review
Finally its here.....A True Masterpiece!!
.....Chow Down!!!.....

Blue Water, White Death
Starring: Peter Gimbel , Ron Taylor , and James Lipscomb
Director: Peter Gimbel , and James Lipscomb
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ASIN: B000PMFRTW
Release Date: 2007-07-31

Customer Reviews:

It's baaack!.......2007-07-02

An incredible documentary that pioneered underwater filmmaking- Crazy to think that this was Benchley's inspiration for Jaws, and that it's FINALLY coming to DVD this month!

New York Times Review.......2007-07-02

"It is adventure, pure and simple, laced with excitement and danger."- NY Times. From a Blue Water White Death fan, this review summed up the movie perfectly.

Finally its here.....A True Masterpiece!! .......2007-07-01

In 1969 Peter Gimbel set off on the First ever Expedition to Film The Great White Shark. His Team included other World famous underwater Photographers: Stan Waterman, Ron & Valerie Taylor, and also Shark Attack Survivor Rodney Fox.

Their search for the Great White lasted for 9 months and it took them from South Africa to South Australia. The tension, the drama, the setbacks... of a long journey, plus the first ever awesome underwater photography make this documentary an all time classic and a living tribute both to the team and the sharks.

A lot of the footage that was Filmed had never been seen before. Some highlights like the dives with the feeding Oceanic Whitetips, and the final encounter with the Great White Shark are simply awesome.

Peter Gimbel and his team were the first to introduce me to SHARKS with this Documentary when I first saw it in 1971 and Since then, my life has never been the same again.

A True Masterpiece!!

.....Chow Down!!!............2007-04-25

Nice documentary of the Great White Shark in Australian waters...accomplished divers go eyeball to eyeball with the Great Barrier Reef denizons...this flick was way before the movie "Jaws" but Peter Benchley drew much wisdom viewing this shark documentary...vivid technicolor enhances above and below the deep Pacific; anyone wanna take a dip??...I thought not...tennis anyone??... :-).....SSGT CHRIS SARNO-USMC FMF

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Into the Blue
Starring: Josh Brolin , Scott Caan , James Frain , Dwayne Adway , and Paul Walker
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Red-hot action superstars Paul Walker and Jessica Alba heat up the screen as two sexy young divers who dream of finding hidden treasure. When they take some friends (Scott Caan and Ashley Scott) on an extreme sport adventure, the last thing they expect to see below the shark-infested waters is a legendary pirate ship rumored to contain millions of dollars in gold. But their incredible good fortune

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Release Date: 2005-12-26

Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water - The Deep Blue Sea (Vol. 6)

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Gainax' finest work.
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Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water - The Deep Blue Sea (Vol. 6)
Starring: Yoshino Takamori , Noriko Hidaka , Yûko Mizutani , Toshiharu Sakurai , and Akio Ôtsuka
Director: Hideaki Anno , and Shinji Higuchi
Manufacturer: Adv Films
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Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water - Nemo's Fortress (Vol. 5)
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Nadia, Secret of Blue Water - Aboard the Nautilus (Vol. 3)
Nadia, Secret of Blue Water - The Adventure Begins (Vol. 1)
Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water - Nadia's Island (Vol. 7)

ASIN: B00005RYA5
Release Date: 2002-01-29

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In this volume, after months of playing cat and mouse, Gargoyle's forces have finally closed in on the Nautilus. From aerial battleships, the evil despot stands poised to crush the only opposition to his plans for world domination. Cornered by a fleet of Garfish and threatened from above, Nadia, Captain Nemo, and the crew of the Nautilus hover on the brink of disaster. Join Nadia and Jean as they continue their underwater adventures in this electrifying new chapter of the beloved series produced by Gainax -creators of Neon Genesis Evangelion.

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Gainax' finest work........2002-05-31

Gainax Studios is something of a legend in anime circles, and deservedly so. Started when a couple of fanboys decided to go beyond being mere fans, it first created a couple videos for the large convention "Daicon", and then shifted into high gear, producing four works that are generally considered classics of the anime world: Wings of Honneamise, a startlingly realistic depiction of an alternative space program on an Earth that COULD have happened; Gunbuster:Aim For The Top!, a mecha-space opera which reaches scales of conflict beyond anything before or since; Otaku no Video, a self-parody and incisive look at the fanboy world; and Nadia: Secret of Blue Water (actual title would translate more as "Nadia of the Mysterious Sea").

Based on the world of Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and using an outline created by Hayao Miyazaki (known for his magnificent works like Totoro, Laputa, Princess Mononoke, and Kiki's Delivery Service), it takes place in 1899, at the World's Expo in Paris. Young Jean, a genius inventor obsessed with flight, is present to compete in the heavier-than-air flight challenge. He is, however, smitten when a mysterious, dark-skinned girl goes by, and he chases after her. The girl, Nadia, knows nothing of her own past, not even sure of where she comes from originally; the only remainder of her past life is a huge jewel called the Blue Water. Unfortunately, the Blue Water is being sought out by a number of forces, and pursue Jean and Nadia from Paris to the open sea to hidden fortresses. Their adventures feature gadgetry ranging from simple gliders to a multi-formed Victorian steam-tech transforming gadget called the Gratan, and weapons from normal bullets to the mighty Tower of Babel, a super-weapon capable of wiping cities from the earth. Captain Nemo and his Nautilus play a large part, though their origin is different from that of Verne's original.

The music is first-rate, and most of the episodes are wonderful as well, with some being pure character interaction and others slam-bang action second to none. The only flaw in the series is the infamous "island sequence" which not only doesn't advance the plot but features second-rate animation and truly stupid plot (if it can be called that); this was apparently due to Gainax realizing they were running short of money and needed to save some for a while in order to be able to make the finale of the series live up to the beginning.

Nonetheless, this is a top-notch anime series, good for any age range, and worth viewing whether you're 9 or 90.

Reviews For Volumes 4 & 6.......2002-02-16

This page oddly is identical, review-wise, to that of Volume 6, so I'll review both volumes here instead. I will say, though, that the technical, aural, and voice acting aspects on both language tracks improve with each volume. The content for these two DVDs, however, are what distinguish them from one another:

VOL. 4: BATTLEGROUND: ***** out of *****

This is the third best of the NADIA DVDs; we are treated to more touching character development (Nadia disrespecting other people who have opinions different from hers about killing and eating meat, Jean's insatiable curiosity and love for technology and Nadia), terrific action sequences (a wonderfully paced and executed chase sequence in Episode 13 where Marie and Sanson outrun a mechanical walker), heartfelt moments (Jean painfully getting a glimpse of the dangers of technology when it claims the life of a new friend of his, as well as he and Nadia bonding throughout the volume, especially the last episode), and some truly imaginative artwork (the lost kingdom of Atlantis on the last episode). Definitely a nice pickup after Vol. 3, although not as strong as Vol. 2 or emotionally satisfying as Vol. 10.

VOL. 6: THE DEEP BLUE SEA: ***1/2 out of *****

The first two episodes are some of the best ever made in NADIA. They conclude the Nautilus episodes, and feature technically spectacular animation (an amazing feat for a late 1980's show), terrific music, and an emotionally charged climax which will leave one stunned. Unfortunately, the volume goes downhill in the second half, for we come to the studio-imposed filler episodes, ranging from mediocre to just plain awful. These first two episodes -- which begin a useless arc called "Lincoln Island" -- are filled with disjointed plotting, uneven animation, occasionally bland artwork, and some uncharacteristic antics from our characters. Although it might initially seem like a nice idea to extend the episode count from 26 to 39, the results here make one wish that the creators did exactly the opposite, for they threaten to sink (pun intended) the show. Not only do these filler episodes not suit the story, but screw up character development, waste time, and feature one too many pointless sequences for even any funny ones to hold their own ground. Be careful with this one.

OVERALL: **** out of *****

Volume 6 is obviously weaker than Volume 4, but don't let me stop you from collecting both DVDs, especially if you've been following the show thus far.

Get the real stuff!!!.......2001-11-27

This Anime-series is great!!!!! The story is a mix from 18th century lifestyle, upcoming 19th century technique, the story: 20.000 Leagues under the Sea from Jules Verne and a good portion Si-Fi.....
You get it all! The love, the submarine, the action, the fun and the tension of a fast-paced, hard-hitting storyline!
Thats FUN!! Get into the world of Jean and Nadia!!

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A new evil has surfaced to wreak havoc on mankind! Only the Order of the Magdalene and its band of elite exorcists stands a chance of stopping this horrendous demonic force.

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#1 Anime Show.......2005-11-25

I've seen alot of anime show but this one by far is the best one out there. I was out of my seet most of the time. I would defenetly recomend it to anyone who likes action, fantasy, comedy, drama, or even romance. The graphics are really good and its hard to find an anime show w/ it so hurry up and get it. But you should probably read the books first though.

And The Search For Joshua Continues...........2005-05-16

Brought to us from Gonzo Studio (Full Metal Panic, etc.), they bring the much loved manga series "Chrono Crusade" by Daisuke Moriyama, to life. While the anime series is not exactly like the manga itself, I believe that Gonzo is doing a good job so far with the series.

Reaching the climatic ending of the series, Rosette, Chrono and Azmaria begin their journey to San Fransisco to search for Joshua Christopher. Along the way, many things and plot twists come to pass, making the story even more twisting to the viewers mind.

The relationship between Rosette and Chrono deepens over the mighty night time view of San Fransisco and we also learn more of Stella, the jewel witch, and of her scared past. Aion, as always, makes appearances and reveals more about his plot to destroy the world.

Though this anime is not well seen by some of Moriyama's fans, I believe Gonzo has done a very good job capturing the world of Chrono Crusade. Presenting the characters we know and love from the manga, Gonzo has brought the humor we have come to know them for. The indepth story of the battle between hell, heaven, and earth is presented in such an intense fashion. Also, the anime is drawn with quality and time.

Any anime fan should give this series a try! Good work Gonzo, looking foreword to volume 6!

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Tristia of the Deep Blue Sea
Starring: Trista of the Deep-Blue Sea
Manufacturer: Pathfinder Home Ent.
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ASIN: B000640XSY
Release Date: 2004-12-14

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This DVD contains the first two episodes of the new OVA series. The legendary city of Tristia was known as the "Jewel of the Sea" until it was rampaged by a Dragon Attack. Now the citizens are trying to re-build the city and enlist the help of a genius girl who create amazing inventions. The 1st Golem Competition begins where contestants compete and create giant robots to will do general household tasks in a flash!

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Superior Quality Release, With Minor Issues.......2004-12-12

So I saw a listing for Tristia of the Deep Blue Sea quite some time back and I preordered it without really knowing anything about it, since it was from a new company to Anime. I believe this is Pathfinder's first foray into Anime.

Having watched Tristia on DVD today, all I can say is WOW. They did an AMAZING job on this one! The video quality is SUPERB. No artefacts, no compression issues, nothing. I checked the bit rate for about 10 minutes of the show and the lowest I saw it drop to is 9.5!

One thing many people will probably step back from is the fact that this is a sub only release, there is no English dub. The subtitles are all soft-subs. They translate the opening and ending songs. They translate some signs with soft subs, but leave out some other on screen text. The extras are included at the end of each episode just like several Japanese R2 DVDs (Godannar comes to mind), and aren't really selectable from the menu (unlike R2 DVDs).

The opening/ending credits are in Japanese only and there is no option to see the English credits except by looking at the back of the DVD case. I don't mind this at all, given that I can easily see who did what any time I want by looking at the back of the DVD case. The only issue with the credits on the back of the box is that not all the voice actors are listed and they don't tell you who plays what part. All the production people's names are on the back, however. Kawasumi Ayako plays the lead, Nanoca Flanka, many of you probably know her from that little known show... Mahoromatic (she played Mahoro).

The menu is kinda slim. You can choose which episode you want to play, whether you want subs, check some really lame DVD credits (there are like 3 people named on the credit page) and look at some stills.

Chapter stops are nearly non-existent. You have to be willing to watch all 27 minutes of each episode as there are no chapter stops. It's one 27 minute chapter. I'm a bit disappointed in this, but given the quality of the release in terms of the video, I can over look this. I never skip around in a show anyway.

If someone wants to see what a Japanese R2 DVD looks like without having to pay the Japanese R2 prices, pick this one up. No lie, it's that good.

Animation quality, considering this is a 2004 OVA release, is really good. Lots of detail and plenty of motion. Good stuff.

As far as the story goes, it's an Anime based on a "best selling" PC game. Don't let that fool you, it's still a decent show. What you have is Nanoca who is a genius inventor. She builds all sorts of inventions to try and revitalize the economy of Tristia (the town the crew inhabits). The main focus of the Anime's story is the Golem Competition which will pit domestic Golems against one another (domestic being in terms of say, doing laundry and dishes). Nanoca is forced to put an entry into the contest, though what she enters is a fighting golem, not a domestic one. One thing leads to another (and her arch rival brings her fighting Golem to the party) and a chaotic battle ensues. That's a brief summary of the first episode, the second episode could best be described as a rematch.

It's not the most original story and it's not necessarily something that will impress your friends, but it is fun to watch and well done. I recommend this one if only for people to see what an R1 company can do when given the chance. I really hope Pathfinder sells enough of this title to warrant them jumping into the pool again!

For $20 MSRP, and as low as $13 on-line, this is a fine title to pick up, if you are willing to give it a chance.

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