French naturalist Dr. Aronnax embarks on an expedition to hunt down a sea monster, only to discover instead the&nbsp;<i>Nautilus,</i>&nbsp;a remarkable submarine built by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. Together Nemo and Aronnax explore the underwater marvels, undergo a transcendent experience amongst the ruins of Atlantis, and plant a black flag at the South Pole. But Nemo&#39;s mission is one of revenge-and his methods coldly efficient.