The Quake
The Quake

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The Quake

2018
Movie
106 min
Norwegian

A geologist races against time to save his estranged wife and two children when a devastating earthquake strikes Oslo, Norway.

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IMDb6.5/10
Google Users76%
Director: John Andreas AndersenGenres: Action, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seismologist, haunted by the memory of a past earthquake that killed his wife, must now save his estranged daughter and the city when a new seismic event threatens Oslo. As the ground trembles and buildings crumble, he races against time to prevent a catastrophic disaster.

Critical Reception

The Quake received generally positive reviews, praised for its thrilling disaster sequences and strong performances, particularly from Kristoffer Joner. While some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable, the film was largely commended for its technical execution and emotional impact as a disaster film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense and realistic disaster special effects.

  • Commended for strong lead performances that anchor the emotional core.

  • Noted for delivering a suspenseful and engaging disaster thriller experience.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated 'The Quake' for its thrilling disaster set pieces and the emotional depth provided by the lead actors. The film is considered a well-executed example of the disaster genre, offering significant tension and spectacle.

Fun Fact

The film is a spiritual successor to the 2015 Norwegian disaster film 'The Wave' (Bølgen), though it tells a completely different story with a new set of characters.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**An imitation of American cinema that comes from Norway.** Disaster films are one of those classics that cinema has used us to, mainly due to the dramatic and bloated Hollywood films. This film is not American, it comes from freezing No...