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Poseidon
2006 98 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.8
Adventure, Action, Drama, Thriller
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
📖 Based on the novel
«The Poseidon Adventure»
byPaul Gallico
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Description
A packed cruise ship traveling the Atlantic is hit and overturned by a massive wave, compelling the passengers to begin a dramatic fight for their lives.
Budget:
$160M
US Gross:
$60.67M
Worldwide:
$181.7M
Starring
Richard Dreyfuss
Actor
Kurt Russell
Actor
Emmy Rossum
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2007
— Best Visual Effects
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Remake
Key opinion
Wolfgang Petersen’s 2006 remake of The Poseidon Adventure is widely viewed as a technically impressive but narratively hollow blockbuster. While some audiences appreciate its efficient pacing and disaster-film spectacle, many critics and viewers find the thin character development and formulaic script to be significant shortcomings.
| Adaptation | The film fails to replicate the psychological depth of the 1972 original, substituting compelling characters with generic caricatures. | |
| Screenplay | The script relies heavily on predictable clichés and dialogue that lacks emotional resonance. | |
| Production | The production design and large-scale set pieces successfully create an immersive sense of disaster and spectacle. | |
| Production | Opinions on the CGI are divided between those who find the visual effects effective and Oscar-worthy, and those who perceive them as inconsistent and unconvincing. | |
| Acting | Performances are a point of contention, with some viewers praising the cast's depiction of heroism and grief, while others dismiss the acting as talentless or poorly executed. | |
| Runtime | The brief 100-minute runtime is viewed by some as a balanced, tight experience, while others feel the pace is too rushed to allow for meaningful character investment. |