Now for the 26th anniversary of Deep Blue Sea Arrow Video has released a deluxe edition of this film on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray depending on which format you prefer.
Synopsis: At an isolated research facility in the middle of the ocean, a team of scientists, led by Susan McAlester (Saffron Burrows), are working on a cure for Alzheimer's by genetically altering the brains of sharks. When a shark escapes and attacks a pleasure boat, the company sponsoring the research threatens to pull its funding and sends corporate executive Russell Franklin (Samuel L. Jackson) to investigate. McAlester has just 48 hours to prove the value of her work, but her experiments have made the sharks smarter. No longer happy to be injected, prodded, and caged, they begin to turn the tables. As a freak storm causes chaos on the surface, making it impossible to leave, the facility is flooded and the scientists must fight to survive against the rising water and the hungry sharks that now swim freely through the corridors.
Renny Harlin directed a smart, thrilling action-packed, suspense-filled, horror feature. The story is well formed, and dialogue is good. The acting is really good lead by the great Samuel L. Jackson. But there are also great performances by Saffron Burrows (Troy), Thomas Jane (The Punisher), Jacqueline McKenzie (Ruby's Choice), Michael Rapaport (The 6th Day), Stellan Skarsgård (Andor), LL Cool J (S.W.A.T.), Aida Turturro (The Sopranos), Cristos (Dexter) and Ronny Cox (RoboCop).
Out of 4 films reels (4 being the best) Arrow Video's 4K and Blu-ray releases of Deep Blue Sea receives....
Synopsis: At an isolated research facility in the middle of the ocean, a team of scientists, led by Susan McAlester (Saffron Burrows), are working on a cure for Alzheimer's by genetically altering the brains of sharks. When a shark escapes and attacks a pleasure boat, the company sponsoring the research threatens to pull its funding and sends corporate executive Russell Franklin (Samuel L. Jackson) to investigate. McAlester has just 48 hours to prove the value of her work, but her experiments have made the sharks smarter. No longer happy to be injected, prodded, and caged, they begin to turn the tables. As a freak storm causes chaos on the surface, making it impossible to leave, the facility is flooded and the scientists must fight to survive against the rising water and the hungry sharks that now swim freely through the corridors.
Renny Harlin directed a smart, thrilling action-packed, suspense-filled, horror feature. The story is well formed, and dialogue is good. The acting is really good lead by the great Samuel L. Jackson. But there are also great performances by Saffron Burrows (Troy), Thomas Jane (The Punisher), Jacqueline McKenzie (Ruby's Choice), Michael Rapaport (The 6th Day), Stellan Skarsgård (Andor), LL Cool J (S.W.A.T.), Aida Turturro (The Sopranos), Cristos (Dexter) and Ronny Cox (RoboCop).
Arrow Video has transferred Deep Blue Sea to 4K in 2160p and is presented in 2.35:1. There are two audio options a DTS HD-Master Audio 5.1 and Dolby Atmos audio. There is also the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. The 4k transfer is not just any transfer it features a brand new 4K restoration of the film from the original camera negatives by Arrow Films approved by director Renny Harlin. This is a crisp and clean restoration. The colors are simply stunning in 4K. But as always, a gorgeous transfer is not all that is included here. Arrow Video added some awesome bonus features as well.
* Brand new audio commentary by screenwriter Duncan Kennedy
* Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker and critic Rebekah McKendry
* Archive audio commentary by director Renny Harlin and star Samuel L. Jackson
* From the Frying Pan… into the Studio Tank, a new interview with production designer William Sandell
* Beneath the Surface, a new visual essay by film critic Trace Thurman
* When Sharks Attack: The Making of Deep Blue Sea, an archive featurette
* The Sharks of the Deep Blue Sea, an archive featurette
* Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary by director Renny Harlin
* Theatrical trailer
* Image gallery
* Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Luke Preece
* 60-page perfect bound collector's book containing new writing by film critics Josh Hurtado, Jennie Kermode, and Murray Leeder, plus previously unseen production art and designs
* Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Luke Preece
* Postcards from Aquatica
As you can see Arrow Video really went above and beyond here. Not one, not two, but three audio commentaries, featurettes, deleted scenes and more. This release not only give you an entertaining sci-fi horror film but all these bonuses. It makes for a great amount of entertainment in one set.
If you love the films of Samel L. Jackson or creature features well the Arrow Video release of Deep Blue Sea is a must own for your library you can get the 4k version on MVD Shop or Amazon and the Blu-ray version on MVD Shop or Amazon.
If you love the films of Samel L. Jackson or creature features well the Arrow Video release of Deep Blue Sea is a must own for your library you can get the 4k version on MVD Shop or Amazon and the Blu-ray version on MVD Shop or Amazon.
Out of 4 films reels (4 being the best) Arrow Video's 4K and Blu-ray releases of Deep Blue Sea receives....
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