Earthquake
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Movie Reviews of Earthquake
Movie Review: Earthquake Will Move You!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've always liked this film even though it has often been dismissed by critics because of the marketing of the "Sensurround" sound the film contained that made you really feel the quakes. Most critics thought this was a hollow film that focused on a gimmick. I disagree strongly. The sound and other special effects were actually very groundbreaking, no pun intended, and enhanced one's experience of the film greatly. It was a huge hit when it came out. In fact, even on DVD you can enjoy this special sound device by simply upping the bass and/or sub woofer on your stereo. I have a 50 inch plasma television with 5.1 Dolby sound home theatre system and I was able to recapture much of the theatre experience I had when I first saw the film in 1974. It freaked out my kids whom I didn't warn in advance what I was doing. They loved it.
In addition, the other special effects are top-notch and still hold up even today. The acting is well-done by an all-star cast of familar faces and although the script is faulty at times, it works well enough. The one aspect I really appreciate about this film is that it wasn't afraid to kill off major characters we've grown to like very much the way Deep Impact did. That makes this disaster flick rather different than most in the genre.
I highly recommend this film. Even though this film had great sound and special effects, there are no Special Features on this DVD and that is a big disappointment. In spite of that serious oversight, it's worth owning as you can view this film many times.
FUNNY NOTE: This film was double-billed with The Towering Inferno once and they called both films "Shake and Bake" --Ya gotta appreciate the humor on that!
Movie Review: Earthquake, LA rocks and rolls
Summary: 4 Stars
I fell for this movie (ha,ha) because in early 1974 Universal was filming Earthquake and I was on the studio's backlot during that production.
The special effects are a bit "old" for these computer graphic times, but it's still scary to see the Capitol Records building shake and fall apart.
This version is the best to get...DO NOT buy the version by Good Times Video, their picture is widescreen tiny (on ANY TV)and the color is not as good as it is on this version.
Enjoy!
Movie Review: Disasters galore
Summary: 4 Stars
Of the classic 3 disiater movies of the period, Poseidon adventure, Towering inferno and Earthquake. It does deserve last place. It is an action film in the biggest way but little character interaction as in the first two movies. It will complete your disaster collection. It has a good set of actor and actresses that pull off a mediocre script.
Take it for what it is and enjoy the action.
Movie Review: super silly but once the big one hits , this is a blast
Summary: 4 Stars
sure this is not the greatest movie ever made but it is very fun to watch and the action is great as "the big one" levels l.a. and lays waste to the cast. heston is the big hero and he handles his job well. don't expect "king lear", but if you like these kind of movies, there is a lot of cheesey fun to be had here.Movie Review: "Rumble, Rumble,Rumble" 1974. Earthquake DVD.
Summary: 4 Stars
The sound gimmick of the film didn't work all that great, but the film itself, was well done. Better than, the Irwin Allen films, of the same genre. It was well executed, and devised, for a film of this type.