Dante`s Peak Collectors Edition DVD
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Englisch
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USA
Jahr:
1997
Dante`s Peak Collectors Edition
The first of 1997s volcano disaster movies (the second being Volcano) was arguably the better of the two, but both of them made for passable entertainment with some spectacular special effects to serve as icing on the stale cake. After all, Dantes Peak doesnt pretend to be anything more than an updated variation on a whole catalog of disaster movie clichés. Despite all that, its reasonably enjoyable. Its an added bonus that the script is just smart enough to allow Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton to play their roles with straight faces, never condescending to the audience of the formulaic story. Hes a volcano expert from the U.S. Geological Survey, and shes the mayor of a cozy Washington State town perched beneath a volcano thats about to blow. Telltale signs are everywhere, so evacuation must be carried out immediately. Of course, not everybodys eager to leave, and even some of Brosnans colleagues think his alarm is premature. This sets the stage for massive ash clouds, rivers of raging mud and molten rock, flattened forests, and death-defying escapes by Brosnan, Hamilton, and some (but not all) of her family, friends, and townsfolk. So what if its all pretty flaky... and can a four-wheel-drive vehicle travel over fire and molten lava without bursting its tires? Dont ask too many questions, and youll find Dantes Peak to be (if youll pardon the pun) a total blast. The Collectors Edition DVD includes a documentary about volcanoes, Getting Close to the Show, in addition to behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive coverage of the creation of special effects, and audio commentary with director Roger Donaldson.