Cameron, James (Producer & Director). Aliens of the Deep [Motion Picture]. Walt Disney Pictures (2005). ASIN: B000AJJNHW

Plot Summary

In this movie, James Cameron explores the deepest parts of the ocean. He dives into the ocean with amazing technology in the form of submersibles and other interesting and advanced technology. He encounters strange and wondrous sea creatures that look like they came from one of his science fiction movies. With these strange creatures, the film takes the unique direction that they are down deep in the ocean to study biological life. They are interested in living creatures in outer space and believe that these sea creatures are the closest animals on the planet possibly like them.

Critical Evaluation

This interesting twist on ocean documentary makes this an enjoyable film that sparks the imagination. Creative special effects and amazing cinematography fill this movie from beginning to end. This is a good film that shows just how strange the ocean really can be.

Reader's Annotation

Academy Award-winning director, James Cameron, takes a closer look at the deepest parts of the ocean.

About the Director

James Cameron, born in 1954, is a Canadian movie director, screenwriter, producer, and film inventor. His works include The Terminator, Titanic, and the soon to be released Avatar. Cameron has also created documentary films, such as Aliens of the Deep.

Genre

Multimedia

Curriculum Ties

Science

Booktalking Ideas

*Students learn about sea creatures while experiencing the ocean depth through amazing 3-D technologies.

Reading Level/Interest Age

Young Adult

Reason for Book Selection

Cameron in as amazing director. Students love learning about new technologies, and Cameron does an awesome job showing how he uses these new gadgets.