After a decade of devastating weather events, humanity has found a way to control Mother Nature using an extensive net of satellites able to change the weather. But after two years of calm, the satellite system known as Dutch Boy is now attacking the Earth sending humanity scrambling to prevent a global disaster.
Gerard Butler (Jake), Jim Sturgess (Max), Abbie Cornish (Sarah), Alexandra Lara (Fassbinder), Daniel Wu (Cheng), Eugenio Derbez (Al), Amr Waked (Dussette), Andy Garcia (Pres. Palma), Ed Harris (Dekkom), Richard Schiff (Sen. Cross), Mare Winningham (Dr. Jennings).
Geostorm launches by showing us an Earth that has remained habitable for humans due to Dutch Boy; a satellite network using geoengineering technology to control the weather. But when Dutch Boy seems to go crazy and begin attacking the planet, creator Jake is called to fix the system before millions of lives are lost. Launched into space, Jake finds himself on a space station in total chaos, but it isn't his creation that is the problem. The rest of the film is a fast moving sci-fi thriller, aimed at younger audiences, which remains entertaining through the end.
Acting was pretty good with Butler delivering pretty well as always. Sturgess was a good choice and worked well with Butler and others. Garcia, Harris, and Schiff, all seasoned actors, did nicely and added good depth. The remainder of the supporting cast was solid and delivered well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were all heavily blended with CGI which was intense to say the least. Most aspects were well done with larger than life feel that added to the impact of the film. Dialogue was decent but could have used a little help. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Geostorm may be aimed at younger viewers and does require some suspension of reality, but the film is exciting and entertaining. This would be a good choice for family movie night with younger teens.
With some violence and gore, foul language, and potentially disturbing images, this should be fine for teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 3.19.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Action & Adventure, Disasters, Sci-Fi Action
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Gerard Butler (Jake), Jim Sturgess (Max), Abbie Cornish (Sarah), Alexandra Lara (Fassbinder), Daniel Wu (Cheng), Eugenio Derbez (Al), Amr Waked (Dussette), Andy Garcia (Pres. Palma), Ed Harris (Dekkom), Richard Schiff (Sen. Cross), Mare Winningham (Dr. Jennings).
Geostorm launches by showing us an Earth that has remained habitable for humans due to Dutch Boy; a satellite network using geoengineering technology to control the weather. But when Dutch Boy seems to go crazy and begin attacking the planet, creator Jake is called to fix the system before millions of lives are lost. Launched into space, Jake finds himself on a space station in total chaos, but it isn't his creation that is the problem. The rest of the film is a fast moving sci-fi thriller, aimed at younger audiences, which remains entertaining through the end.
Acting was pretty good with Butler delivering pretty well as always. Sturgess was a good choice and worked well with Butler and others. Garcia, Harris, and Schiff, all seasoned actors, did nicely and added good depth. The remainder of the supporting cast was solid and delivered well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were all heavily blended with CGI which was intense to say the least. Most aspects were well done with larger than life feel that added to the impact of the film. Dialogue was decent but could have used a little help. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Geostorm may be aimed at younger viewers and does require some suspension of reality, but the film is exciting and entertaining. This would be a good choice for family movie night with younger teens.
With some violence and gore, foul language, and potentially disturbing images, this should be fine for teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 3.19.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Action & Adventure, Disasters, Sci-Fi Action
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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