Asteroid
With the discovery of an incoming asteroid, the government of America formulate a plan to destroy it. When the plan fails, all the world can do is wait. The main impact zone is revealed to be Dallas, Texas. Generally, the plot follows the lives and reactions of several characters: an astronomer, her father, her son, two firefighters from Kansas, two young doctors in Dallas and the heads of the government agency in charge of the situation.
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Plot Summary
A giant asteroid, dubbed 'The Harmony', is on a collision course with Earth, posing an extinction-level threat. As global leaders scramble to find a solution, a determined group of scientists and astronauts race against time to divert the asteroid. Their mission is fraught with peril, facing technical challenges and the immense gravity of their task to save humanity.
Critical Reception
Asteroid is a made-for-television disaster film that received a mixed reception. While praised for its ambitious scope and special effects for its time, it was often criticized for its predictable plot and character development. Audiences generally enjoyed the suspense and action sequences, making it a popular watch as a thrilling disaster movie.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its large-scale disaster scenarios and attempts at realism.
- Criticized for a familiar disaster movie plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Seen as an entertaining, albeit formulaic, TV movie experience.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific title is not readily available, but similar made-for-TV disaster films often receive comments appreciating the spectacle and suspense, while noting the common tropes of the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately produced as a two-part miniseries for television due to budget constraints and the complexity of its special effects.
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