All articles tagged with #disaster film
A tongue-in-cheek direct-to-Netflix shark disaster that smiles more than it wows: a hurricane floods the coast as bull sharks stalk the streets, delivering gory set-pieces and a few laughs, aided by solid effects and a Vanessa Carlton needle drop. Character depth is thin and the sharks are underutilized, but it’s fun enough to earn a 6/10 and stream on Netflix.
Greenland 2: Migration is a poorly executed sequel that retcons the original's hopeful ending, featuring a family navigating a chaotic post-apocalyptic world with little coherence or emotional depth, emphasizing spectacle over substance.
'The Lost Bus' is a visceral real-life wildfire thriller directed by Paul Greengrass, focusing on the heroic efforts of a bus driver and a teacher during California's deadliest wildfire, blending documentary realism with intense action and human resilience.
'The Lost Bus' is a tense, immersive dramatization of the 2018 Camp Fire, focusing on a bus driver saving 22 children, with Matthew McConaughey delivering a charismatic performance. Directed by Paul Greengrass, the film emphasizes the chaos and heroism of the event but is criticized for its narrow focus and chaotic editing, lacking broader context about the fire's causes and aftermath.
Greenland 2: Migration, a sequel to the 2020 disaster film Greenland, is set to be released on January 9, 2026, by Lionsgate. The film follows the Garrity family as they leave their bunker in Greenland to find a new home after a comet strike devastates Earth. The movie stars Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and others, and is directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
The Super Bowl trailer for "Twisters," a sequel to the 1996 hit "Twister," introduces a new chapter in the disaster film genre, featuring Glen Powell as a "tornado wrangler" and Daisy Edgar-Jones as a scientist. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the film promises a thrilling and original story set for release on July 19. The trailer showcases chaotic tornado scenes and a modern-day standalone plot, distancing itself from the original movie. Despite attempts at a sequel by original star Helen Hunt, "Twisters" aims to captivate audiences with its fresh take on storm chasing and destruction.