The defence The Adrenaline Seeker
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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San Andreas
Action · Drama · Thriller · 2015
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged daughter.
Movie details
San Andreas
“We always knew this day would come.”
2015 Action · Drama · Thriller 1h 54m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.3 / 10
Community rating
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged daughter.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over San Andreas?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Brad Peyton
Written by
Andre Fabrizio · Jeremy Passmore · Carlton Cuse
Dwayne Johnson
Ray Gaines
Alexandra Daddario
Blake Gaines
Carla Gugino
Emma Gaines
Ioan Gruffudd
Daniel Riddick
Archie Panjabi
Serena Johnson
Paul Giamatti
Dr. Lawrence Hayes
Hugo Johnstone-Burt
Ben Taylor
Court is in session
Put San Andreas on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.