Someone sent me an article the other day that says an asteroid has like a 2.5% chance of hitting Earth in 2031. That got me thinking about how much I love a good disaster movie. See, disaster movies are a really special lot. They can kind of fit into any genre. You can have comedy, drama, and horror all wrapped up in a story about a disaster. They're usually larger-scale stories and are best viewed on the big screen. Today, I want to go over some of the best disaster movies and give you a list of my favorites. Let's dive in. 1. TitanicDirector: James Cameron Writer: James Cameron Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Gloria StuartHard to beat such a romantic epic that captures one of the most famous disasters in world history. It's so easy to get swept away. 2. ArmageddonDirector: Michael Bay Writers: Jonathan Hensleigh, J.J. Abrams, Tony Gilroy, Shane Salerno, Robert Roy Pool Cast: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck, Will Patton, Steve BuscemiI have a soft spot for this Michael Bay epic. It's just so fun, and I love the Men on a Mission movie mixed with a good disaster. Plus, the Goo Goo Dolls and Aerosmith songs in pivotal moments. 3. The Poseidon AdventureDirector: Ronald NeameWriters: Stirling Silliphant (screenplay), Wendell Mayes (screenplay), Paul Gallico (novel)Cast: Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall, Stella StevensAnother fun movie, it has that high-concept idea of what...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 14 February