Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure

Beyond the Poseidon Adventure

1979Movie114 minEnglish

After "The Poseidon Adventure", in which the ship got flipped over by a tidal wave, the ship drifts bottom-up in the sea. While the passengers are still on board waiting to be rescued, two rivaling salvage parties enter the ship on search for money, gold and a small amount of plutonium.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes26%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users62%
Director: Guy GreenGenres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this sequel to 'The Poseidon Adventure,' a group of opportunistic salvage men board the capsized luxury liner Poseidon, which is still afloat upside down. Their goal is to find the ship's valuable cargo of plutonium. However, they soon discover that a handful of survivors are still trapped within the perilous wreck. The crew must navigate the treacherous, flooding interior of the ship, facing new dangers as they attempt to rescue the survivors and secure the plutonium before the ship sinks completely.

Critical Reception

Beyond the Poseidon Adventure was met with largely negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is often considered a disappointing follow-up to the original film, with many citing a lack of suspense, underdeveloped characters, and a convoluted plot as its major weaknesses. The film failed to recapture the thrilling disaster movie magic of its predecessor and is generally regarded as a lesser entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the suspense and excitement of the original film.
  • Character development is weak, and the plot feels convoluted.
  • Fails to deliver a compelling disaster movie experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film, with many finding it less engaging and suspenseful than the first Poseidon movie. Some viewers appreciated the action sequences, but others felt the story was predictable and the characters uninteresting.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Mediterranean Sea and utilized extensive model work and special effects to depict the capsized ship and its sinking.

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