The Poseidon Adventure was one of the first Catastrophe films and began the Disaster Film genre. Director Neame tells the story of a group of people that must fight for their lives aboard a sinking ship. Based on the novel by Paul Gallico..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 117 minutes
✓ Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
✓ Stars: Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall
✓ Director: John Williams, Wendell Mayes, Alexander Courage, Stirling Silliphant, Paul Gallico
The The Poseidon Adventure (1972) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The The Poseidon Adventure (1972) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
The Poseidon Adventure (1972) is staring with Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker John Williams, Wendell Mayes, Alexander Courage, Stirling Silliphant, Paul Gallico juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.