Deep Sea

critic Reviews

, 88% Fresh Tomatometer Score
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    Phuong LeGuardian
    Despite the tonal unevenness, however, the mix of hyperreal 3D animation and impressionistic compositions using the techniques of Chinese painting is unique to behold, like a tableaux roused into breathtaking life.
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    Rich ClineShadows on the Wall
    Truly groundbreaking, this astonishing animated adventure from China is worth seeing on the big screen for its outrageously eye-catching imagery.
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    Steve MorrisseyRadio Times
    The result is a vivid, phantasmagoric spectacular that occasionally threatens to leave the actual story behind but which contains enough humour, action and drama to satisfy most tastes.
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    David HoganAnime UK News
    Some of the vistas and set-pieces are as close to literally breath-taking as a film has ever taken me, which is good because it lifted the otherwise generic plot to the point I was still glued to the screen right to the credits.
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    Carla MonfortEspinof
    While it does not reach the potential the beginning promised, 'Deep Sea' is a nice adventure, which flies especially high in its animation -- one of the best and most beautiful that we will probably see this year. [Full review in Spanish]
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    Peter MartinEverythingButHorror.com
    Frankly, brought me to tears. ... Anyone who loves animation, in general, though, will be struck by the unique and tasty soup of influences, styles, and storytelling techniques. It's definitely worth checking out.
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    Tara McNamaraCommon Sense Media
    Ultimately, this beautiful tragedy is loud and sometimes abrasive visual poetry, and it must be seen through to the very end to appreciate it as an unparalled masterpiece.

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    Chase HutchinsonCollider
    The experience is a rush of colors at its best when it dives headfirst into a more unrestrained vision to leave us adrift in its beauty. It feels thrillingly alive even with its rough edges as it immerses us in a world of both dreams and nightmares. 
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    Elijah GonzalezPaste Magazine
    Deep Sea‘s lavish visuals bring to life its fantastical aquatic daydream.
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    Avi OfferNYC Movie Guru
    An exhilarating, genuinely poignant and profound emotional journey. It's one of the best animated films of the year.
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