Fabulously trashy disaster movie as the only way to save Earth from destruction is to drill to its core – and set it spinning again.
As the surface is hit by mega electrical thunderstorms that destroy cities and animals (and people) start to behave strangely, so a team of scientists headed by university professor Aaron Eckhart are requisitioned to undertake a last gasp mission.
Director Jon Amiel presents exactly what is expected in a mindless, escapist disaster feature – the threat of the Earth’s destruction, personality clashes on the elite team (Eckhart with arrogant ‘go-to’ physicist Stanley Tucci), love interest (Hilary Swank) and a ticking clock. All add up to a film so bad, it’s actually good! Still not sure why I like this film as much as I do!
Rating: 60%
Director: Jon Amiel (Sommersby, Entrapment)
Writer: Cooper Layne (The Fog), John Rogers (Transformers, Cat Woman)
Main cast: Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight, Erin Brockovich), Stanley Tucci (Supernova, The Devil Wears Prada), Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby, Amelia)
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