Meteor

A rogue asteroid on a collision course with Earth forces a multinational effort to destroy it. As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, scientists and politicians race against time to deploy a nuclear defense system. The film intertwines the global crisis with personal dramas of the key individuals involved in the high-stakes mission.

Meteor received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release, with many finding its plot predictable and its special effects unconvincing for the time. While the star-studded cast, including Sean Connery and Natalie Wood, provided some level of appeal, the film's pacing and dialogue were frequently criticized. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, often placing it as a lesser entry in the disaster film genre of the late 1970s.

• Lacked the excitement and suspense expected from a disaster film.

• Special effects were considered dated even for its era.

• The all-star cast couldn't elevate a formulaic and often slow-paced script.

Google audience: Google users had a divided opinion on 'Meteor,' with many finding it a standard disaster movie that failed to offer anything particularly new or exciting. Some appreciated the concept and the effort to create a large-scale threat, but a significant portion of viewers felt the execution was flawed, citing weak character development and an uninspired plot.

The film's ambitious visual effects, intended to depict the meteor and its impact, were largely handled by a team led by future acclaimed director John Carpenter, who was then known for his work in low-budget horror.