If you enjoy action films with a mix of drama and heroism, Life on the Line is an excellent choice. Starring John Travolta and Sharon Stone, the film highlights the real dangers faced by high-voltage electricians—professionals who risk their lives daily to keep the power running. The story combines adrenaline and emotion, showing the tension of a crew that must survive a deadly storm while trying to complete a critical mission. In addition to thrilling scenes, the film also explores family bonds and sacrifice. A great drama!
A disaster movie from Norway that stays true to the genre conventions: some human characters the story relies on, as a pretext for showing us action, destruction and survival scenes. However, The Burning Sea compensates for its conventionalism with an excellent execution, as the destruction scenes in the middle of the sea are as tense as they are impressive. It will certainly be a delight for fans of this type of movies.
If you like disaster movies (like Gran terremoto 9 grados or movies about the dangers of underwater beasts (Infierno en la tormenta or Amenaza bajo el agua), then you'll enjoy this Chinese production. The premise of Crazy Tsunami is already familiar: a tsunami hits a Chinese population, and the survivors must fight to survive. Except there's also a voracious crocodile thrown in the equation, making everything more dangerous and interesting. Even if the visual effects aren't the best, it's a movie that provides guaranteed entertainment for disaster movie fans.
Acid (Acide) is a French science fiction drama directed by Just Philippot (Swarm), featuring experienced actor Guillaume Canet in an intriguing performance as a father trying to protect his daughter from deadly acid rains ravaging France. The film combines elements of suspense and family drama in an apocalyptic setting, highlighting the tensions of a world where water becomes a danger. Notable for its realistic approach and shocking scenes, it was showcased in the Midnight section of Cannes, drawing attention for its impactful storytelling and devastating visuals.
In recent years, Norway has developed a taste for "cinema". Although independent productions are the country's strong point, action-packed and even apocalyptic content films have also started to appear and been successful abroad. This was the case with 'The Wave', a feature film about a tsunami in Scandinavia that even had a sequel, 'Earthquake'. Now, Norway is focusing again on visual effects with the production of 'Tunnelen'. Taking advantage of 'Daylight' with Sylvester Stallone as its source material, the movie shows a group of people trapped in a tunnel. And the situation is very complicated. Inside, a fire of epic proportions scares everyone. Outside, a strong snowfall prevents people from getting out. From there, director Pål Øie takes advantage of classic types and scenarios from the genre, pleasing the audience looking for an entertaining and unpretentious action - breaking away from American monotony.