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Destruction: Los Angeles

Destruction: Los Angeles

Action · Adventure · 2020

A fatal explosion and sudden earthquake rock Los Angeles, and reporter John Benson seizes his chance to cover the breaking news of increasing seismic activity.

Movie details

Destruction: Los Angeles

2020 Action · Adventure 1h 33m

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TMDB

5.8 / 10

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A fatal explosion and sudden earthquake rock Los Angeles, and reporter John Benson seizes his chance to cover the breaking news of increasing seismic activity.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Tibor Takács

Written by

Krutin Patel · Sridhar Sreekakula · Reza Riazi · Roz Young

Craig Sheffer

Craig Sheffer

John Benson

Cynthia Watros

Cynthia Watros

Cathy Benson

Romeo

Romeo

Marcus Taylor-Jones

Emmanuelle Vaugier

Emmanuelle Vaugier

Margot Taylor

C.J. Valleroy

C.J. Valleroy

Derek Benson

R

Rick Chambers

Daniel Diaz

Liana Ramirez

Liana Ramirez

Dana

Court is in session

Put Destruction: Los Angeles on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

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.

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.