Disaster
Disaster

Disaster

2015Movie86 minGerman

In the German gangster comedy, Jan Josef Liefers and Justus von Dohnányi play two petty criminals who are supposed to do a job on Mallorca, but who can't stand each other.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users45%
Director: Todd PhillipsGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of estranged friends attempts to reunite for a wilderness survival trip, hoping to reconnect and overcome their past grievances. However, their plans quickly go awry when they encounter a series of escalating, absurd disasters. Faced with malfunctioning equipment, unpredictable wildlife, and their own dysfunctional dynamics, they must learn to cooperate if they hope to make it out alive.

Critical Reception

Disaster received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding its humor forced and its plot predictable. Audiences were also divided, with some appreciating the slapstick comedy while others found the film to be a tedious and uninspired effort.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on predictable gags and underdeveloped characters.
  • Despite a talented cast, the humor often falls flat, failing to deliver genuine laughs.
  • The plot meanders without a clear direction, making for a disappointing viewing experience.

Google audience: Google users were unimpressed with Disaster, citing its lack of originality and poor comedic timing as major drawbacks. Many felt the film wasted its cast's potential and offered a forgettable plot.

Fun Fact

Despite the star-studded cast, the film was not screened for critics in advance, a common practice for films with low expectations.

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