Tag Archives: Disaster

Armageddon - * *

Posted on July 1, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Armageddon, the second of this year’s death-from-above thrillers (the first being Deep Impact), has entered our atmosphere. And though it hardly fizzles out in the atmosphere, it is far from being a global killer. Just to give you an example … Continue reading →

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Deep Impact - * * 1/2*

Posted on May 8, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

The first of the dueling disaster pics has hit! Deep Impact has beat its competitor, Armageddon, by nearly two months. Gunning to be the more thoughtful of the two, Deep Impact does manage to deliver a few thrills, but it … Continue reading →

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Godzilla - * 1/2*

Posted on May 5, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Call him Godzilla, The Reluctant Lizard. The makers of Independence Day have applied their unique sensibilities to reinventing everyone’s favorite big, green, city-stomping reptile. You don’t really expect much in the way of plot and/or character development, do you? Good. … Continue reading →

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Hard Rain - * * 1/2*

Posted on January 16, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

After stalling for nearly a year, Hard Rain finally makes it to the box office. Previously titled The Flood, the filmmakers quickly renamed it after the deluge of disaster pics, so as not to have it drown in the public’s … Continue reading →

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Titanic - * * * *

Posted on December 17, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

James Cameron unveils the most expensive movie ever made, and it is an absolutely brilliant piece of work. The movie opens in present day, and the story of the Titanic is told in flashback. The film starts with a treasure … Continue reading →

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Volcano - * 1/2*

Posted on April 25, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

A ridiculous script and mediocre special effects mar this ludicrous disaster pic. Mick Jackson’s film covers several storylines, alternating between them in short staccato bursts. The overall premise is that an earthquake opens a volcanic fissure under Los Angeles, causing … Continue reading →

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Daylight - * 1/2*

Posted on December 6, 1996 by Madeleine Williams

Daylight is a rather routine disaster flick, providing no surprises. Sylvester Stallone stars as Kit Latura, a former Chief of the Emergency Medical Service in New York. A few years ago, he made a poor decision that cost several of … Continue reading →

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