The Poseidon Adventure
A cruise ship succumbs to a terrorist act and capsizes on New Year's eve. A rag-tag group of survivors, spearheaded by a priest and a homeland security agent, must journey through the upside down vessel and attempt an escape.
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Plot Summary
On New Year's Eve, a luxury cruise ship, the Poseidon, is struck by a rogue wave and capsizes. A small group of survivors, led by a determined captain, must navigate the treacherous, upside-down wreckage to find a way to safety before the ship sinks completely.
Critical Reception
The 2005 remake of 'The Poseidon Adventure' received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While praised for its visual effects and action sequences, many critics found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped, failing to capture the spirit of the original film.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually impressive with thrilling disaster sequences.
- Lacks the emotional depth and character development of the original.
- Familiar plot with some suspenseful moments, but ultimately unoriginal.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be an entertaining disaster movie with good special effects, but many felt it didn't live up to the original and was somewhat generic in its storytelling. Some viewers appreciated the action and suspense, while others were disappointed by the characterizations.
Fun Fact
Director Wolfgang Petersen also directed the original 1979 German film 'Das Boot' and the 1997 film 'Air Force One'.
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