Review Summary: Forgettable rehash of THE ABYSS and ALIEN.
During 1989, a certain sub-genre in the sci-fi films struck cinemas, it was the underwater disaster/thriller epic. Three films were released that time. The most popular was "The Abyss", directed by James Cameron. The other was "Leviathan". "Deepstar Six" maybe the weakest of the three. Mostly because of its lack of a famous cast and impressive special-effects. But it's lack of visuals, doesn't always mean it's bad. "Deepstar Six" is not a totally terrible film, but it's lack of special effects, thrills and especially originality totally sinks it. The film promises a B-monster movie, but the alien beast doesn't fully appear until the second half. First, the crew must get past a flooding, a nuclear explosion problem and the lot, all tedious in its attempt to thrill the audience.
If the film gave more interest, it would have been better, even for a rip-off.
Rating: * out of 5.
During 1989, a certain sub-genre in the sci-fi films struck cinemas, it was the underwater disaster/thriller epic. Three films were released that time. The most popular was "The Abyss", directed by James Cameron. The other was "Leviathan". "Deepstar Six" maybe the weakest of the three. Mostly because of its lack of a famous cast and impressive special-effects. But it's lack of visuals, doesn't always mean it's bad. "Deepstar Six" is not a totally terrible film, but it's lack of special effects, thrills and especially originality totally sinks it. The film promises a B-monster movie, but the alien beast doesn't fully appear until the second half. First, the crew must get past a flooding, a nuclear explosion problem and the lot, all tedious in its attempt to thrill the audience.
If the film gave more interest, it would have been better, even for a rip-off.
Rating: * out of 5.