The Devil at 4 O'Clock

On the French island of Martinique, a priest and three convicts are tasked with transporting a statue of Saint Dénis to a volcano-worshipping village before a volcanic eruption engulfs it. As they face the perilous journey, the men confront their own sins and find redemption amidst the chaos. The impending disaster forces them to confront their mortality and their faith.

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its premise to be melodramatic and its execution heavy-handed. While the performances of Spencer Tracy and Frank Sinatra were noted, they were not enough to salvage what many considered a contrived and overlong picture. Audiences were also divided, with some appreciating the adventure elements and others put off by the religious and dramatic themes.

• Spectacle and melodrama are blended in a story with strong religious undertones.

• Performances by Spencer Tracy and Frank Sinatra are highlights but can't overcome a weak script.

• The film is overly long and often feels preachy, despite its disaster movie elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and mixed. Some viewers enjoyed the adventure aspects and the star power of Tracy and Sinatra, while others found the religious themes heavy-handed and the plot unconvincing.

The film's volcano, Mount Pelée, is a real stratovolcano on Martinique that famously erupted in 1902, destroying the town of Saint-Pierre and killing over 30,000 people.