Movie Title: Geostorm
Grade: C+
Rating: PG-13, 1
hour 49 minutes
In a Nutshell: I’m embarrassed to admit that I love disaster
movies. This predictable end-of-the-world
drama follows the cookie-cutter formula, resulting in a movie that self
destructs. After being delayed many
times, this movie is the difinally hits the Big Screen as the directorial debut of Dean Devlin.
Uplifting theme:
- Those
who are interested in global warming will appreciate the premise of the
film, which shows the world in chaos because of natural disasters. The narrator at the beginning (Hannah
Lawson played by Talitha Bateman) announces, “Everyone was warned, but no
one listened.”
- Talitha
states at the end of the movie, “No single nation could solve this.” There’s a theme of togetherness and
international unity. “One
planet. One people.” Wouldn’t it be amazing if we all really
could work together in peace?
- Family
is most important.
Things I liked:
- The
space station was called “The Dutch Boy” named after the old story of the
Dutch boy who saved the town by putting his finger in the dike to stop the
leak.
- It
gives new meaning to the world wide “net”.
- Cool
gadgets and technology. I
especially liked the “holoframe” cell phone things.
- Talented
cast includes Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish, Andy Garcia,
Richard Schiff, Ed Harris. Too bad
the material isn’t as good as they are.
Things I didn’t like:
- A lot
of the humor fell flat.
·
Some good special effects, but not much we haven’t
already seen before. Almost every scene was green screen.
·
A lot of things simply don’t make sense and are
laughable.
·
It could have been fun if the movie took itself
less seriously. One of my favorite disaster movies of all time is Independence Day
It's a perfect example of drama, comedy, special effects, and heart.
It's a perfect example of drama, comedy, special effects, and heart.
* Politicians are evil and stupid.
Tips for parents:
- Profanity,
including some that a little girl says.
I hate that.
- Natural
disasters and massive destruction.
- People
die.
Want to learn more about global warming? Check out the book Climate Change: The Facts 2017
MOVIE REVIEW MOM
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