Sphere (1998)

Second viewing, first one integrally with original audio; first viewed on September 14, 2007.

A group of experts in several fields are requested by the U.S. government to gather at a place in the middle of the ocean where the debris of a strange object was found. It turns out to be a spacecraft. Their mission is to discover its origin and contents.

Derivative science fiction with a by-the-numbers plot. Here is my previous blog post:

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Synopsis: A group of scientists is summoned to investigate a strange ship found
in the bottom of the ocean.

Appraisal (spoilers): The theme of wishes coming true in a secluded place has
been tackled with in Lem's Solaris (and in two films from that novel). The
approach here is different, this film is a thriller. But the result is very lame
throughout, really painful to watch, totally unsatisfying from the
science-fiction angle, and ridiculous from the dramatic one.

Note: I watched most of it with Portuguese dubbing.
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This time I did not find it as painful to watch as I had during my previous viewing. It has some minor value as a pastime.

Rating: 33 (up from 10)