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Atlantis Rising

  • TV Movie
  • 2017
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
834
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James Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici in Atlantis Rising (2017)
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Hollywood legend James Cameron and filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici go on an adventure to find the lost city of Atlantis by using Greek philosopher Plato as a virtual treasure map.Hollywood legend James Cameron and filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici go on an adventure to find the lost city of Atlantis by using Greek philosopher Plato as a virtual treasure map.Hollywood legend James Cameron and filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici go on an adventure to find the lost city of Atlantis by using Greek philosopher Plato as a virtual treasure map.

  • Director
    • Simcha Jacobovici
  • Writers
    • Simcha Jacobovici
    • Georgeos Díaz-Montexano
  • Stars
    • James Cameron
    • Georgeos Díaz-Montexano
    • Peter Ellul Vincenti
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    834
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    • Director
      • Simcha Jacobovici
    • Writers
      • Simcha Jacobovici
      • Georgeos Díaz-Montexano
    • Stars
      • James Cameron
      • Georgeos Díaz-Montexano
      • Peter Ellul Vincenti
    • 22User reviews
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    Peter Ellul Vincenti
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    Richard Freund
    Richard Freund
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    Robert Ishoy
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    Simcha Jacobovici
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    Charles Pellegrino
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    Félix Rodrigues
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    • Director
      • Simcha Jacobovici
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      • Georgeos Díaz-Montexano
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    6xerses13

    Just A Rehash...

    Other then bringing on John Cameron for a cameo almost all the information is a repeat or rehash of the most probable theories on the fall of ATLANTIS. The most plausible of them being that the Minoan Island Trading Empire on THERA, now SANTORINI was built upon a dormant Volcano. This erupted with a massive explosion and venting of the caldera which subsequently collapsed. Thus creating a massive Tsunami which inundated the eastern Mediterranean. This occurred sometime during the 16th Centuries B.C.E. The eruption took some time to develop its full fury, so the Island appears to have been evacuated prior to the major eruption. The eruption on the Volcanic Explosivity Index was at the level Six (6), possibly as high as a Seven (7).

    There are several other candidates, starting with MALTA, then keep moving West. Even beyond the PILLARS OF HERCULES (Straits Of Gibraltar). To take that theory seriously you would have to believe that ATLANTIS was best represented by George Pal's ATLANTIS; The Lost Continent (1961). A enjoyable fantasy film, but hardly science. If you have seen the other documentaries on ATLANTIS you might want to skip this one. If not watch it. Those who have, watch the movie instead. Its hokey, but fun.
    7pritol

    Interesting but more to come...

    Very interesting look at the origins / location of the city of Atlantis, based on the writings of Plato.

    James Cameron only had a cameo in this, despite getting top billing. What this documentary does do, is analyse all the supposed locations of Atlantis, it's colonies across the Mediterranean and into the Atlantic.

    It does systemically look at each proposed location, with some archaeological work being done, building a clearer picture of the civilisation until they reach a satisfying (to a degree) conclusion, with evidence, as to where the destroyed city should be.

    They need to make a follow-up where they carry out some archaeological work in the final location!!
    10vactrac

    Fantastic

    Georgeos Diaz Montexano is the absolute genious behind all this. He spent 25 years studying the tale of atlantis and found out atlantis is not just a made up story created by Plato. People fail to understand why this doccumentary is diferent to others made about atlantis before. The exact location of atlantis was given to us by Plato. But it wasn't until georgeos read carefully into it that all this information could be known. This documentary is just a tease of what's coming in the next part... and wether people fail to see how important all this is, it will make history because this people have found atlantis for good. And all it takes is the world to study the works of georgeos to understand how all this is plausible. And I hope it happens sooner or later. Depends on how prejudiced the people are
    8RosanaBotafogo

    I liked it...

    Hollywood legend James Cameron and filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici set out on an adventure to find the lost city of Atlantis using Greek philosopher Plato as a virtual treasure map.

    And it's not that they found Atlantis, the lost city, once the legendary fictional city of Plato, but it actually existed one day, well at least that's what the evidence points to, I'm very happy, because I was rooting for the success of the troupe, and that that madness, violence, wouldn't it be a waste of money and time... That story, right, a dream in the mind, and a backpack on the back and a lot of willpower to carry it out, and here we have the reward... I liked it...
    1rosannejonkhout

    Possibly one of the stupiedst things Ive seen

    The movie is nothing but gross conjecture for the entire length of the film. Will have to have eye surgery due to excessive amount of times I had to roll my eyes. Waste of time

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • ATLANTIS RISING. National Geographic and the scientific Atlantis. The official Story Site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 探索阿特蘭提斯
    • Filming locations
      • Spain
    • Production companies
      • Associated Producers
      • Camino Media
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      • $9,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
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