A review by sophiazettler2
Sphere by Michael Crichton

3.0

The beginning was promising. I like the concept- underwater habitation for a research team studying an ‘anomaly’
The characters development seemed unrealistic and like shoddy stereotypes

Beth’s whole thing is that she’s a woman and been ‘victimized’ by men her whole life. The whiny petulant feminist who hates men and feels the need to bring it up.
Harry is similar but he’s stereotyped as the poor black kid who is a math prodigy. His race is mentioned over and over again by him and different characters. They use it to define his actions

I liked the horror scenes and the underwater battles feeling the suspense of them being trapped so far underwater during a hurricane.
The alien aspect seemed underdeveloped and left me wanting a more satisfying conclusion.
I very much disliked the ending.