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Meltdown: Days of Destruction

Meltdown: Days of Destruction

Action · Drama · Science Fiction · 2006

Despite scientist Nathan's warnings, his boss continues an experiment meant as publicity for his satellite firm: exploding an asteroid. Instead it splits, and the major piece, the size of Iceland, changes course to earth. It is deflected but so close that it shift our course closer to the sun, causing rapid extreme heating, hopefully only mid-term. Nathan warns his sister, TV journalist Carly, and she her lover, police detective Tom. He brings his unruly daughter Kim, her ex-con lover C.J. and her mother, nurse Bonnie, when Nathan offers a flight to a friend's Arctic weather station. Tom takes charge of a dangerous trip to the airport, as everywhere on earth things catch fire and people fight for water, transport and sheer looting.

Movie details

Meltdown: Days of Destruction

2006 Action · Drama · Science Fiction 1h 30m

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6.0 / 10

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Despite scientist Nathan's warnings, his boss continues an experiment meant as publicity for his satellite firm: exploding an asteroid. Instead it splits, and the major piece, the size of Iceland, changes course to earth. It is deflected but so close that it shift our course closer to the sun, causing rapid extreme heating, hopefully only mid-term. Nathan warns his sister, TV journalist Carly, and she her lover, police detective Tom. He brings his unruly daughter Kim, her ex-con lover C.J. and her mother, nurse Bonnie, when Nathan offers a flight to a friend's Arctic weather station. Tom takes charge of a dangerous trip to the airport, as everywhere on earth things catch fire and people fight for water, transport and sheer looting.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

J.P. Howell

Written by

Rick Drew

Casper Van Dien

Casper Van Dien

Tom

Vincent Gale

Vincent Gale

Nathan

Stefanie von Pfetten

Stefanie von Pfetten

Carly

David Quinlan

David Quinlan

Gary

Amanda Crew

Amanda Crew

Kimberly

Ryan McDonell

Ryan McDonell

C.J.

Venus Terzo

Venus Terzo

Bonnie

Court is in session

Put Meltdown: Days of Destruction 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 Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.