Superstorm
Superstorm is a three-part British docudrama miniseries written and directed by Julian Simpson, about a group of scientists that try to divert and weaken hurricanes using cloud seeding. Superstorm originally aired on BBC One for a period of three weeks, totaling three 59 minute episodes, from 15 April 2007 to 29 April 2007. Each episode was followed by a half-hour documentary on BBC Two on extreme weather monitoring and forecasting, called The Science of Superstorms. The series was also aired on the Discovery Channel in the U.S. and Canada during the summer of 2007. Superstorm is a co-production of BBC Worldwide, Discovery Channel and ProSieben, in association with M6 and NHK. Ailsa Orr and Michael Mosley, who made also Supervolcano, are the executive producers for BBC, while Jack E. Smith is the executive producer for Discovery Channel. The miniseries was released on DVD in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2007.
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Plot Summary
A massive solar flare causes a series of catastrophic weather events, including massive hurricanes and tornadoes, threatening to destroy the entire planet. A brilliant but disgraced scientist races against time to find a solution before the Earth is engulfed by the superstorm. The world's governments must put aside their differences to implement his dangerous plan.
Critical Reception
Superstorm was generally met with mixed to negative reviews, primarily seen as a B-movie disaster flick with predictable plotting and uneven acting. While some viewers appreciated the ambitious scale of the disaster sequences, critics often pointed to its low budget limitations and derivative nature, comparing it unfavorably to higher-profile disaster films.
What Reviewers Say
- Presents a familiar disaster movie premise with some impressive, if limited, visual effects.
- The acting and script are often criticized for being uninspired and derivative of other disaster films.
- Viewers found the pacing and plot to be standard for the genre, with little originality.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Superstorm are scarce, but those available tend to reflect the general sentiment that it's a passable disaster film for those seeking a quick thrill, but lacks depth or memorable performances. It's often seen as a typical made-for-television movie of its kind.
Fun Fact
Despite being a disaster film about global catastrophe, 'Superstorm' was primarily produced for the Canadian television market and had a relatively modest budget, which is evident in some of its special effects.
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