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After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits it will cause an incredible catastrophe which will probably extinguish mankind. To stop the meteor NASA wants to use the illegal nuclear weapon satellite "Hercules" but discovers soon that it doesn't have enough firepower. Their only chance to save the world is to join forces with the USSR who have also launched such an illegal satellite. But will both governments agree?
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Meteor is widely regarded as a lackluster addition to the disaster genre, suffering from thin plotting and subpar visual effects. While some viewers appreciate its hopeful Cold War diplomacy and the committed performances of its veteran cast, most find the execution dull and dated.
| Culture | The film features a surprisingly nuanced portrayal of Cold War diplomacy that avoids xenophobic stereotypes regarding the Soviet Union. | |
| Production | The visual effects are largely criticized for being cheap and unconvincing, with the singular exception of the realistic New York City destruction sequence. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on stale, clichéd disaster tropes that fail to generate sustained interest. | |
| Acting | The high-caliber ensemble cast, including Sean Connery and Henry Fonda, brings a level of gravitas and professionalism that elevates the material. |