“The Aeronauts” is a historical adventure drama directed by Tom Harper and written by Jack Thorne, released in 2019. The film is partially inspired by the life of James Glaisher, a 19th-century balloonist and meteorologist who advanced the study of meteorology. Glaisher pioneered the use of high-altitude balloon ascents in weather observation and analysis. The […]
The Hurricane Heist is a 2018 American action-thriller directed by Rob Cohen, known for his high-energy, visually striking films. This movie is a combination of two blockbuster genres, disaster and heist thrillers. While a storm is approaching and a robbery is happening, the film offers suspense and action all wrapped up in a tale of
Released in 2022 and directed by Dmitry Kiselyov, Mira is a Russian adventure and science fiction film that incorporates emotional and dramatized suspense, set in the depths of space. The film highlights the story of a young girl named Lera and her father, Valery, who lives and works on a space station. Their relationship is
Overview “Okja,” released in 2017, is a film by Bong Joon-ho that intricately combines American and South Korean narratives. It is an adventure and drama on South Korean films featuring deep life lessons that touches the heart. The story centers on a girl and an unusual animal and their journey that is anchored on loyalty,
Synopsis Tomb Raider (2018) reimagines the cinematic franchise derived from the iconic video game, presenting a fresh origin for the heroine. Roar Uthaug directs, with Alicia Vikander headlining as a redefined Lara Croft. In contrast to the hyper-stylized spectacles made famous by the early-2000s Angelina Jolie portrayal, this iteration draws heavily from the 2013 game
Introduction Breaking Surface is a 2020 Scandinavian co-production—Sweden, Norway, and Belgium—whose categorical boundaries merge survival thriller, psychological drama, and natural threat into a coherent emotional narrative. Conceived and executed by Joachim Hedén as both screenwriter and director, the work chronicles the asphyxiated, submerged ordeal of two sisters who, encased beneath a Nordic ice-sheet, confront a
Synopsis Into the Storm is a 2014 American disaster feature directed by Steven Quale from a screenplay by John Swetnam. Shot in a hybrid found-footage/documentary format, the narrative interweaves the experiences of professional storm chasers, a cohort of high school friends, and the beleaguered residents of the fictional Silverton, Oklahoma, as they confront the full
Synopsis San Andreas, directed by Brad Peyton and released in 2015, is an action-disaster film headlined by Dwayne Johnson. Its narrative propels the audience through the overwhelming aftermath of a megathrust earthquake triggered by the storied San Andreas Fault in California. The film interweaves adrenaline-charged set pieces and a poignant family saga, crafting a high-stakes
Introduction The family-friendly superhero movie, Secret Headquarters, came out in 2022, and it was directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. Different parts of the movie, such as action, comedy, and heartfelt family moments, flow together very well. The film can be streamed on Paramount. Secret Headquarters is targeted towards younger children and has a
Synopsis In this post, I’m going to summarize the screenplay along with its cinematic representation. “Everest” is a survival drama and disaster movie directed by Baltasar Kormákur, which was released in the year 2015. The movie is based on real-life stories of people who lost their lives in the Everest tragedy in 1996. It draws
