About 15 minutes into The Abyss, I learned that James Cameron was going through a divorce throughout the film’s production. This information irreparably shifted my perspective on the movie. Bud’s relationship with his ex-wife feels like a personal attack, almost like hate-mail to his soon-to-be former spouse, with a predictable (but also not) turn toward the end.
If the film’s premise even slightly piques your interest, I highly recommend watching it. James Cameron, for all his ego, is an exceptional…
