Emergency Declaration
While investigating a terroristic threat that goes viral online, Korean authorities discover that a suspect has recently boarded an international flight bound for the United States. When a healthy passenger on the same flight suddenly dies a gruesome death of unknown cause, panic erupts both in-flight and on the ground. With steadily decreasing fuel and international refusals to offer aid, the captain and crew will be forced to take unprecedented emergency measures in an attempt to save the lives of their passengers.
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Plot Summary
A veteran detective and his team must devise a plan to safely land a passenger plane that has been subjected to a bioterrorism attack. The plane, carrying over 150 passengers, is in critical danger as a deadly virus spreads rapidly through the cabin, leaving authorities with an impossible choice.
Critical Reception
Emergency Declaration received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While praised for its intense atmosphere, strong performances from its ensemble cast, and large-scale disaster sequences, some critics found the plot predictable and the emotional beats uneven. Audiences generally responded well to the suspense and action, though some were critical of its length and pacing.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its compelling disaster sequences and the performances of its star-studded cast.
- Criticized by some for its lengthy runtime and occasionally formulaic plot.
- Appreciated for its suspenseful portrayal of a high-stakes crisis.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a thrilling and suspenseful disaster movie with strong acting. While many enjoyed the tension and visual effects, a number of reviews mentioned that the movie felt a bit too long and could have benefited from tighter editing.
Awards & Accolades
Premiered at the 74th Cannes Film Festival. Nominated for Best Film at the Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Fun Fact
The film's production faced significant delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with filming eventually resuming in August 2020.
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