Film Review:- "San Andreas (2015)"
THIS is not a new subject and when it
1st came up on the film listings, we thought of a remake of the 1974 film:-
'Earthquake.' Yes, this 1 also has a dam as 1 of the major parts of its
plot, but not in the same way! Move aside the stunt rider and it is kind of the
same idea of a family trying to find each other amidst the devastation and
danger. This film also had overtones of the 1990 television film:- 'The
Great Los Angeles Earthquake,' yep, that was also about a massive
earthquake that strikes Los Angeles, California.
So what makes the 'Rocks' latest film so good? Unlike the others,
'San Andreas (2015)' offers helicopter stunts to watery fun, which
will keep you on your edge of your seat. Its plot might not be all that
original, but fantastic special effects and mostly good acting, along with high
pace action carries this film through. Sadly, at times, it kind of loses its
way. 1 of the ways it loses direction is with the introduction of a
pseudoscience plot that distracts from the main plot, and could have been left
out. That pseudo plot and some unbelievably simple sequences, along with a few
continuity errors, slightly spoilt what was, in all intentions, a good action
film.
'San Andreas' is definitely just an action film, as the plot is a bit
predictable and implausible. The main story is set around Chief Raymond
'Ray' Gaines (Johnson), who is a highly skilled Los Angeles Fire
Department helicopter-rescue pilot and his family. He is in the process of
getting a divorce and his family life is in turmoil after the death of his
youngest daughter. But it will be the biggest Earthquake that will see the
family face its true fight for survival, thanks to a massive 9.1 earthquake that
starts ripping apart major Cities along the San Andreas Fault line. We could
tell you the plot in more detail, but we are positive that if you want to know
you can find it on many sites now, but telling you what's in store might spoil
the roller-coaster action.
As an action film it is fantastic, but if looking for a bit of realism, it is
lacking... Also it is a 12a, so not as shocking or gruesome as it could have
been. It could have also benefited with a bit sharper editing and being
slightly shorter. We give it a rating of 4˝ out of 5 stars.
Our Star Rating:- 4˝ out of 5.
