I actually watched this movie a few weeks ago with my younger brother (who convinced me to when we found it was free on Prime) and was surprised how much I enjoyed it! Though not mind-blowing in my opinion, yet my first film introduction to disaster movies, it was also a lot better than I expected. Compared to recent examples like the infamous 2012 or The Edge of Tomorrow, which from the little I've seen glamorised CGI spectacle and the unfolding events over story and characters, or the more militarial aspects of trying to protect Earth's inhabitants, this one just keeps to one family over its runtime and their small but revealing perspective of the scenario, and due to its low budget, actually makes the scenes that do show the coming asteroid and its debris, with the ones before only lingering ominous discussion, far more terrifying as a result. Compared to the former that almost desensitises the viewer with what happens (and what partially has me generally avoid the disaster/apocalypse genre, at least with movies). Greenland proved to be the exception though, and one that may indeed be more memorable from others of its genre in years to come (especially given its timing in 2020). Great analysis, Scott, I can't wait to read your future posts! 🙂👍
I actually watched this movie a few weeks ago with my younger brother (who convinced me to when we found it was free on Prime) and was surprised how much I enjoyed it! Though not mind-blowing in my opinion, yet my first film introduction to disaster movies, it was also a lot better than I expected. Compared to recent examples like the infamous 2012 or The Edge of Tomorrow, which from the little I've seen glamorised CGI spectacle and the unfolding events over story and characters, or the more militarial aspects of trying to protect Earth's inhabitants, this one just keeps to one family over its runtime and their small but revealing perspective of the scenario, and due to its low budget, actually makes the scenes that do show the coming asteroid and its debris, with the ones before only lingering ominous discussion, far more terrifying as a result. Compared to the former that almost desensitises the viewer with what happens (and what partially has me generally avoid the disaster/apocalypse genre, at least with movies). Greenland proved to be the exception though, and one that may indeed be more memorable from others of its genre in years to come (especially given its timing in 2020). Great analysis, Scott, I can't wait to read your future posts! 🙂👍
Reading your analysis makes me want to watch the movie ~ and I generally avoid apocalyptic movies.