Sphere
A spacecraft is discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the ocean floor to investigate. However, the ship is not as it seems and when a giant perfect sphere is discovered in the cargo bay, things begin to fall apart.
Critics Sentiment
The team discovers the large perfect sphere in the cargo bay
Beth's suicidal thoughts trigger explosive mechanisms threatening the base
The film peaks when discovering the mysterious sphere but steadily declines through the chaotic final act, dropping 4 points from the sphere discovery to the explosive climax.
Sphere starts promisingly with an intriguing underwater mystery and strong performances, peaking when the titular sphere is discovered. However, critics noted the film increasingly falls apart in its second half, becoming rushed, confusing, and chaotic. While the premise and early execution showed potential, most reviewers felt it ultimately failed to deliver on its promising setup.
Full cast
Dustin Hoffman
Dr. Norman Goodman
Sharon Stone
Dr. Elizabeth 'Beth' Halperin
Samuel L. Jackson
Dr. Harry Adams
Peter Coyote
Captain Harold C. Barnes
Liev Schreiber
Dr. Ted Fielding
Queen Latifah
Alice 'Teeny' Fletcher
Marga Gómez
Jane Edmunds
Huey Lewis
Helicopter Pilot
Bernard Hocke
Seaman
James Pickens Jr.
O.S.S.A. Instructor
Michael Keys Hall
O.S.S.A. Official
Ralph Tabakin
O.S.S.A. Official
Crew
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