Tied for the best movie I have ever seen

A bit overrated, but still an amazing film

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

Journey into the Amazing Caves is a snooze fest, one of those specially made museum videos specially made for the Imax screen with the substance a 10 year old wouldn't really be able to stand let alone most adults. Still, I can't totally put down this movie, as that directors Stephen Judson and Greg MacGillivray and the five cinematographers (one MacGillivray) have compiled a great looking short flick with some really breathtaking scenery and shots accompanied by some decent Moody Blues music (the classical stuff is a little much though). In other words, it's a movie that works well on the Imax screen as long as you keep the sound off. Narrated by Liam Neeson. C+

I went into this movie expecting:1) Excellent Cinematography worthy of the IMAX format, and2)amazing caves.These elements Ruined the film:-sketchy, condescending, quasi-scientific "plot" (EXTREMOPHILES? give me a break!)annoying, unnecessary "characters", poorly developed,-worst of all, the Moody Blues songs, which were cringe-inducingthroughout. This is good music, and has been for 30 years; butwhoever did the sound for this film is obviously a proud graduateof the "way too much is almost enough" film school.The star of this feature should have been the caves, (maybe if youbring ear-plugs?), but instead we get:-a spelunking hi-tech internet kindergarden teachers assistant,and-a daredevil microbiologist, who pays lip service to a hazycure-for-all-illnesses pipe dream, but from the tiny amount of realinformation about what she is doing, I think she is actually doingbiological weapons research, but doesn't know it. On secondthought, that would be too interesting.TheTitle of this movie should have been: "ExtremeSports and 'Don't Worry We Hate Geology Even MoreThan You Do' Present: The WonderTwins Conquer Cartoon Cavern! Starring the Voice of Liam Neeson! ROCK with the Moody Blues!"

What a great film! Usually Imax/Omnimax titles put me to sleep, but this one had me on the edge of my seat. Liam Neeson's narration is phenomenal, the soundtrack (featuring the Moody Blues) is haunting and enchanting. You really care about Hazel and Nancy, and the work they're doing. Not to be missed on a domed Omnimax seen, so make sure you see it when it's in your area.

By far the most involving IMAX movie ever. It takes you to some of the most far-reached and hazardous place on Earth and makes you feel like you are actually there.(Enough with the corny stuff and on with the good part)This documentary not only educates, but takes upon itself to share with the audience the passion, the danger, and the excitement of extreme speleology. A task that is accomplished in one swift stroke. The voyage takes us with experts Hazel Barton and Nancy Aulenbach to rocky caves in the Grand Canyon, icy caves in the Groenland and underwater caves in the tropics, in search of "extremophiles" (meaning love of the extreme), which are microorganisms which reside in once thought to be inhabitable habitats.We soon understand that they are themselves extremophiles, as they deeply love what they do and are always ready to embark on one perilous mission after the other. They risk their lives on numerous occasions and show courage and devotion in the name of science... and hey, because it's a lot of fun!!The camera work is impeccable and makes maximum use of the IMAX technology to immerse the viewer in the fantastic experience. The directing is of high quality and creates a mood, a feel and a pace that keeps you captivated throughout. Stephen Judson, the director, utilize all the tools to make you part of what happens and make you understand the drive and desire that push those people to such limits. They come up with a perfect mixture of wonder, learning, adventure and tension.The aesthetic composition of the visual arrangements recaptures admirably the natural splendor of the exotic surroundings. The flowing narration is combined with sincere and appropriate dialog (I don't think there exists one superfluous comment in the whole movie)From beginning to end the feature never falters, and when you start to feel the fantastic journey skillfully build to the ending, you are suddenly struck with fondness and admittedly yearn for more. That's when it gets even better! It ends perfectly.To see in original IMAX projection, preferably.