IMAX: Under the Sea Other // G // $35.99 // March 30, 2010
Review by Brian Orndorf | posted April 4, 2010 E - M A I L this
review to a friend Graphical Version   2006's "Deep Sea" was a
breathtaking journey into the depths of the ocean, brought to
life through the miracle of IMAX (back when the brand name meant
something) and sold by a golden tag-team narration effort from
Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. It was a miraculous moviegoing
event. "Under the Sea" is the semi-sequel, returning excited
viewers to miracles hidden beneath the surface of the ocean,
again captured with stupendous IMAX camerawork. However, the
tide has changed for the underwater documentary genre, and
instead of inducing wonder for 40 straight minutes, "Under the
Sea" seeks to be more environmentally aware, giving viewers a
few pointed reminders on the destructive effects of climate
change.  Director Howard Hall returns to his favorite cinematic
subject matter with "Under the Sea," having directed a good
number of these underwater IMAX adve