Poseidon

  • 2006


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33 % Rotten
$ 191 Million
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Positive Reviews 24
Negative reviews 23
Average Rating 2.6/5
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1.5
Advertisement Once the wave hits and the climb begins, there isnt much to Poseidon other than a mad dash to the surface, buttressed by reams of undige .. Av Club
1.5
Its all so much blood and brine signifying nothing, not even a good time. Austin Chronicle
1.0
Its all so much blood and brine signifying nothing, not even a good time. Austin Chronicle
2.5
It is one of the best adventure movies of recent years, with vivid characters, convincing special effects and a tangible feel for the relentless sea. Rogerebert
3.5
And the result is precisely as youd expect: a fast paced and enjoyably mindless escape thriller that replaces memorable characters with CGI explosions .. E Film Critic
3.0
Take a hard look; its the last time youll see the ship looking so good. Cinema Blend
2.5
And these mustve been the three least productive girls in any action movie. JoBlo
1.9
Poseidon is a sodden saga, with a script that is awash in clichs. It nearly drowns under the weight of its own soggy tedium. Usa Today
2.5
This is one of those unnecessary remakes that Hollywood regurgitates about once a month whether anybody is interested in them or not. Lariat
2.2
It does for disaster movies what Airplane! did for disaster movies. Eric Ds Nider
5.0
As movies like this go, this one is simply as good as they get, making the original look like merely a half decent first cut. News Review
2.0
The performances are okay but unremarkable among the cast that sometimes exudes appropriately enough, I suppose a certain B movie quality. Screen It
3.5
The cast and crew wimp out at the end with all the icky sentimentality and corny heroism.With an Oscar calibre cast replaced by Oscar calibre effects, .. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
The characters bear no relation to the characters in the original film and its fun to try and guess wholl survive, wholl die stupidly, wholl make a no .. View London
3.8
The relative briskness of Poseidon ensures that things wont get bogged down. If a sequence is dull, you can be sure it will soon be replaced by anothe .. Cs Monitor
2.5
Credible it may not be, but it is certainly always watchable. Daniel Eagan Film Journal
2.5
Back then, a disaster movie promised flame broiled extras and falling structural debris, but also schlocky entertainment and B level stars happily ham .. Boston
2.0
Unfortunately, the high points of Petersens film are the computer generated sequences. Mountain X
2.5
President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to change his story about a 2016 meeting at Trump Tower that is pivotal to the special counsels investigatio .. Star Tribune
2.5
Poseidon and the Disaster Movie Genre Is Poseidon a sheer repetition of the narrative scheme of a disaster flick, or is there an effort to update and .. Emanuellevy
1.5
While scintillating dialogue isnt mandatory, coherence and smatterings of self reflexive humor arent too much to ask for. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
1.5
Its blatant, and its so utterly predictable.Gone are the engaging characters, the mounting tension, and characters we can relate to. Cinema Crazed
2.0
Tame, confusing.. unexciting, predictable and repetitive.Worst of all, you dont care about the people. Eye For Film
2.8
No more scenes of people holding their breath underwater for hours on end. Movies
2.5
All movies, even remakes, deserve to be judged on their own terms. Sf Gate
1.5
Petersens movie isnt cute, funny, warm, nice, inspirational or uplifting.Its about the incredible labor of survival in a world turned totally sociopat .. Washington Post
3.8
Its still only May, but Poseidon is the first outright satisfying summer movie of the year. The Movie Boy
3.0
This movie is all about the action and the special effects.Which makes it a damn good thing that they at least got those things right. Bullz-Eye
2.5
The Poseidon Adventure was far from a great film, but it had a kitschy heart. Reeling Reviews
4.5
Nothing fair, no, but it is damn fun, for the audience and, presumably, for the quite respectable cast slumming it just a bit in this cheesy disaster .. Flickfilosopher
3.1
Poseidon is a throwback a 1970s style disaster film made with 2006 era special effects. ReelViews
3.5
And it works.As clumsy as the movie is in many ways, it strings together maybe a dozen situations in which we are absolutely, excruciatingly, on the e .. Seattle Pi
3.5
Petersen does a wonderful job of keeping up the pace of the film. Tony Medley
3.1
Director Wolfgang Petersen working from Mark Protosevichs screenplay effectively transforms the film into a mindlessly diverting piece of summer enter .. Reel Film
2.5
It was as if the filmmakers just couldnt wait to get to the disaster. 7M Pictures
2.5
Rosie DiManno: Sometimes, the truth simply will never be known Last week we learned that we likely will never learn the cause of two spectacular myste .. The Star
1.9
As far as disaster movies and remakes are concerned, Poseidon is, well, a disaster. Deseret News
3.0
However limited in a storytelling sense, the well executed action thriller is likely to find a wide audience. Varia Gate
3.8
This is perfect big budget B movieness.Simple plot, lots of action and a bit of melodrama thrown in just for kicks. Three Movie Buffs
3.8
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2.0
Throw in a disco tune or two and/or Charo, and declare it groovy.To call these films dated is to be charitable (the notable exception is Richard Leste .. The Stranger
3.1
It certainly isnt as dramatic as Titanic, and the original Poseidon Adventure is still slightly better. Christianity Today
1.3
Poseidon is a huge disappointment, and might be the biggest letdown of the summer. Waffle Movies
1.3
In the rush to make something for everyone, the final product is almost nothing for anyone... Waterworld gave you more bang for the buck... Movie Crypt
2.0
Poseidon Synopsis When a rogue wave capsizes a luxury cruise ship in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, a small group of survivors find themselve .. Movie Web
3.0
What Worked: If youre looking for a decent disaster flick, Poseidon delivers. ComingSoon
3.0
The scores get louder, the special effects more special, the body count rises precipitously. News Week
2.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
1.9
If The Poseidon Adventure was pure camp classic, Wolfgang Petersens uninspired re do succeeds at neither its not camp and its not classic. Chron
2.0
It will be a minor treat to rent the DVD, and freeze frame some of the more choice wooden expressions. Film Guardian
1.8
Poseidon is so vacuous, so utterly devoid of reason or purpose, that even its modest assets fail to leave any kind of impression.If you need to justif .. Flip Side Archive
2.5
While the film is successful in building tension and dread in several scenes, this is a largely predictable and unintentionally hilarious affair. From The Balcony
2.5
With all the unexpected natural disasters happening around the country, the movie reminds us that anything is possible. Still, the movie will appeal m .. Review Express
2.5
We want you to be happy!.What if I do a mailing and get returned mail Movie Eye
2.2
Still, considering that when Poseidon isnt loud and monotonous, its busy reimagining the Titanic as a ship whose above deck passengers deserve to live .. Nicks Chager
3.8
Wave hits. Boat flips. Survivors climb. Short movie. Smart move. Good time. None of the problems in this disaster flick remake nags thanks to an aggre .. Mid West Film Journal
4.2
It might not be as gripping as Das Boot, but it is intensely entertaining and fulfilling. Film Critic 1963 Typepad
3.5
How do you replace the heroic sight of Shelley Winters breath held longer than David Blaine could fathom skimming through a watery deep in an effort t .. Week In Rewind
3.1
The Poseidon Adventure was a film where performances stood atop the special effects. Crazed Fan Boy
2.5
If by current film standards it is better to assault a viewers senses with a sped through disaster rather than played out and thought provoking one, t .. Cinema Phile
1.5
The turnover should be a failsafe setpiece, filled with drama and horror. Metro Weekly
2.0
WASHINGTON A aviation bill including an overhaul of federal disaster policies, and some relief for 2016 Louisiana flood hit homeowners and local gover .. 2 The Advocate



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