Magma Volcanic Disaster

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  • PG-13
  • 2006
  • 1 hr 26 min
  • 3.8  (977)

Magma: Volcanic Disaster is a disaster film that centers around the sudden eruption of a long dormant volcano, the result of a chain reaction of seismic activity that sets off a series of catastrophic events. With lava pouring forth and ash clouds descending on the nearby city, a team of scientists and engineers are called in to try and stop the eruption before it's too late.

Lead roles are played by Xander Berkeley and Amy Jo Johnson, who portray Dr. Peter Shepherd, a vulcanologist, and his wife Teri, a geochemist. David O'Donnell plays Jack, an engineer who joins the team in their race against time.

The film starts off with Dr. Shepherd and his team conducting routine monitoring of the volcano, when an unexpected and sudden eruption occurs. This sets off a series of devastating consequences, with the team scrambling to contain the lava flows and prevent further damage to nearby towns and cities.

The central conflict of the movie revolves around the strained relationship between Dr. Shepherd and his wife Teri. As the couple work to coordinate their efforts in combating the disaster, past tensions and resentment come to the surface, threatening to derail their efforts to stop the eruption.

As they struggle to find a way to stabilize the volcano, Jack's engineering expertise comes to the fore, as he devises a plan to use a series of pumps to divert the lava flow away from populated areas. However, as they execute the plan, they realize that they have only bought themselves time, and that a more permanent solution must be found.

The film also explores the impact of the disaster on the people of the region. One subplot follows a group of teenagers who find themselves trapped by the lava flows, and must work together to try and find a way to escape. This subplot underscores the human cost of such disasters, and the importance of coming together in times of crisis.

Throughout the film, tension is maintained through a variety of means, from the looming threat of another eruption, to the interpersonal conflicts between the team members. The special effects are generally well executed, especially during the eruption scenes, which see lava flows and ash clouds wreaking havoc on the landscape.

The pacing is also well done, with the action and tension building steadily throughout the film, culminating in a nail-biting final sequence that sees the team racing to stop the volcano before it's too late.

Overall, Magma: Volcanic Disaster is a solid disaster movie that delivers on its premise. While not without its flaws, it provides an engaging and thrilling ride, with strong performances from its lead actors and solid special effects. It's a good choice for fans of the disaster movie genre, or anyone looking for an exciting popcorn flick.

Magma Volcanic Disaster is a 2006 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.8.

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  • Release Date
    2006
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    1 hr 26 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    3.8  (977)