Over all I think this is an amazing film. The direction, the acting and of course the effects.
Most of the stunts were performed by the actors themselves, and the film was shot in sequence so the injuries and the clothing would fit continuity.
There are some melodramatic moments to be sure, and they could have found some way to lose the little kid, but it is a fantastic ride. It only slows down long enough for the audience to catch its breath and then picks back up at twice the pace.
The Poseidon Adventure
Hell, upside down.
Rating
4.0 (1)
Release Date
12/1/1972Runtime
117 minsOverview
When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$5,000,000Revenue
$84,563,118Homepage
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How It Feels
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A high-stakes survival ordeal where a diverse group of trapped passengers must climb through the inverted guts of a sinking ocean liner, testing their will to live against overwhelming odds. It's a masterclass in 1970s disaster spectacle, operatic, physically demanding, and grounded in genuine peril.
Mood
TenseDread-soakedEpicDefiant
Themes
SurvivalFaithFamilyComing apart
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Propulsive
Look
Widescreen epicPractical effects
Structure
Ensemble
Heads up
Graphic violence
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