Ghosts of the Abyss
May 20th 2009 08:03
Hungarian poster for the IMAX version
It has been almost eight years, that passed since James Cameron shot Ghosts of the Abyss. A technological experiment, a vivid enterprise and probably one of his lifetime goals at the same time. The Titanic was a milestone in the Canadian director's career, and actually the movie was a milestone for the history of cinema, as the financially most successful movie to this date.
From Ghosts of the Abyss it's obvious that the ship, the history and the myth were more to Cameron than a movie project. The passion and enthusiasm is palpable, when you join his 2001 venture for 40-50 minutes through a 3D screen. As the pioneer of stereographic renaissance, Cameron fills a documentary about the legendary wreck on the ocean floor with excitement, drama, and simple awe. Of course the source material is quite awe-inspiring by itself, but the direction of one of the best directors in the world is there too. Although it's not Aliens or Terminator, his prowess can be felt when the audience roots for a submarine droid to rescue it's twin brother, or when long lost scenes from the short life of the mighty Titanic are summoned in front of the 3D cameras of Mir 1 and 2, the submarines the crew used to shoot the film.
Although it's more inspiratory than informational, the movie had an inpact on the audience last night, who saw the movie for the first time in Hungary. A stunned silence settled on the auditorium after it was over. It's an experience you should seek if you haven't seen the movie. The 3D, especially in IMAX, really takes you in there, and since it was used clever, it never felt stressed or uncomfortable. During the movie, I couldn't stop to wonder what an experience Avatar will be in December. (Once there's some footage or poster from Avatar, be sure to check back on this site)
The ghost of Titanic is eerie, sad and mesmerizing, as the skeletal wreck lies, frozen in silence at the bottom of the Ocean, both as a monument to human ambition and to the memory of the 1517 souls who fell victim to the tragedy.
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