Armageddon
After years of poverty, Carrier, a repairman, inherits a large sum of money upon his brother's death in an accident. Now rich, he decides it is time to make his mark and be known at any cost. Becoming more and more mentally unstable, he begins to threaten police and the government signing his tracts, "Armaguedon". A detective from Interpol heads the investigation and prepares a trap at an international conference of world leaders in Paris.
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Plot Summary
A giant asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, and NASA's only hope is to train a group of deep-core oil drillers to land on the asteroid, drill into it, and detonate a nuclear bomb to blow it up. The ragtag team must overcome their differences and race against time to save humanity from extinction.
Critical Reception
Armageddon was a major box office success, grossing over $550 million worldwide, but it was met with largely negative reviews from critics. While praised for its visual effects and action sequences, it was heavily criticized for its illogical plot, over-the-top tone, and shallow characters.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually spectacular with thrilling action sequences.
- Suffers from a nonsensical plot and overblown melodrama.
- Ben Affleck's performance is a standout amidst the chaos.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's high-octane action and special effects, finding it an entertaining, albeit cheesy, popcorn movie. However, many found the plot implausible and the scientific inaccuracies distracting.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for 4 Golden Raspberry Awards including Worst Picture, Won MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team.
Fun Fact
The asteroid in the film is named 'Bigger Rock than Jesus' by the drillers, a reference to its immense size and a jab at the film's perceived biblical or apocalyptic themes.
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