Cult Culture: The Poseidon Adventure

A luxury liner, the Poseidon, is capsized on New Year's Eve by a monstrous rogue wave. A small group of survivors, led by a determined former firefighter, must battle their way through the treacherous, upside-down wreckage to reach the surface and hopefully find rescue.

The 2006 remake of 'The Poseidon Adventure' received a largely negative to mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised the visual effects and the intense action sequences, many found the plot thin, the characters underdeveloped, and the film lacking the emotional impact and suspense of the original.

• Praised for its spectacular visual effects and thrilling set pieces.

• Criticized for a weak script, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of emotional depth.

• Considered a pale imitation of the 1972 original.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the impressive special effects and the high-octane action, with many finding it an entertaining disaster movie. However, a significant number of viewers felt that the film failed to live up to the legacy of the original, citing a predictable plot and a lack of memorable characters.

The film's budget was reported to be around $160 million, making it one of the most expensive disaster films ever made at the time.