Into The Storm: A Brief Non-Spoilery Review

[rogueslayer452]

Just got back from seeing Into The Storm, starring Richard Armitage, which premiered today in the States. It's precisely as advertised, a natural disaster movie with grand special effects. I honestly only went to see Richard, who played a (really hot) mid-western single father who was a vice principal at a high school, and yes, he got wet and dirty and had an American accent. That's pretty much all I needed, and it was worth the price of admission. (✿◠‿◠)

As for the movie itself, there were a few parts that were a bit contrived, though with something like this you have to suspend belief just a little bit so I didn't mind it all that much, but overall I was entertained. I'll admit that had Richard not been involved I probably wouldn't have bothered seeing it, and I was fully preparing myself for what would possibly become another part of the "I'll See Anything Horrible For The Actors I Love" collection, but it actually wasn't that bad. And believe me, I've endured some pretty bad things for my favorite actors. Is it a cinematic masterpiece? No, but it's not meant to be. It's a natural disaster movie. It knew what it was selling. It has a specific purpose to fulfill and it achieved exactly that. Needless to say, I actually ended up liking it for what it was. And sometimes, that's all you need. Just a good 'ole popcorn flick.

(I imagine critics are going to be incredibly harsh though, especially when comparing it to Twister, but if you genuinely enjoy a movie who cares what critics think?)

Would I see it again? Possibly on DVD. Would I recommend it? Only for those who want something to see on a weekend to be entertained and pass the time, or just anyone who enjoys disaster movies in general. Or is a Richard Armitage fan (or a fan of any of the other actors featured, as well).

Comments

[mulder200.livejournal.com]

LOL! Was it cheesier in big screen?

G;;ad to hear you had fun!

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

There were moments here and there, though mostly it was about the believability in certain places (no cell phone reception, but computers still worked and had wifi? really?) But all in all, it's a tornado movie and it delivers on what a tornado movie is supposed to be, and I definitely enjoyed it without expecting anything else.