The best disaster movies: a selection for fans of beautiful visuals

Disaster movies have always been popular among moviegoers. They attract with the opportunity to experience incredible adventures without leaving home.

OBOZ.UA offers a selection of films that are worth watching to get the most out of your viewing experience. These films are notable not only for their exciting plot but also for their impressive visual effects.

Deepwater Horizon (2016)

This dramatic movie is based on real events. It tells the story of the terrible disaster at the Deepwater Horizon oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. The film recreates the events of that day in detail, showing the workers' struggle for survival and the scale of the environmental disaster.

Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain (2014)

The film tells the story of real events that took place in 1984 in the Indian city of Bhopal, where one of the worst man-made disasters in the world occurred. A toxic gas leak from the Union Carbide plant led to massive exposure of local residents, thousands of deaths, and a large-scale environmental disaster.

Filmmaker Ravi Kumar depicted the tragedy through the stories of the plant workers and the people of Bhopal who were at the center of the events. The film features actors such as Martin Sheen, Kal Pan, and Mischa Barton, who drew international attention to the tragedy. The film highlights the social irresponsibility and corporate negligence that were the key causes of the disaster.

Geostorm (2017)

A science fiction disaster movie that combines large-scale special effects, a fascinating story, and famous actors. When the global weather control system goes out of control, humanity is on the brink of destruction. A group of brave heroes must stop artificially created natural disasters and save the planet. The movie raises important questions about human responsibility for the future of the Earth.

Flood (2007)

A British drama thriller about a devastating flood in London. The plot focuses on the efforts of scientists and rescuers trying to protect the city from a catastrophic rise in water levels due to a severe storm. The story centers on hydrologist Rob Morrison (played by Robert Carlyle), his ex-wife and tidal specialist Sam Morrison (Jessalyn Gilsig), and the authorities fighting the flooding. Through tension and visual effects, the film realistically shows the chaos and destruction caused by a natural disaster.

The Wave (2018)

A Norwegian disaster thriller that keeps viewers in suspense from the first minutes. The film tells the story of geologist Christian Eikerd, who discovers that a mountain range is in danger of collapsing, which could trigger a giant tsunami. With only a few minutes to spare, he tries to save his family and warns the entire city of the danger. Realistic filming, impressive special effects, and convincing acting make The Wave one of the best disaster films of recent years.

Earthquake (Tangshan da dizhen, 2010)

A Chinese drama based on the real events of the 1976 earthquake in Tangshan. Director Feng Xiaogang creates a touching story about a family torn apart by disaster. After the earthquake, the mother, faced with a difficult choice, saves one of her two children, not knowing that the other child survived. The plot covers more than 30 years of the characters' lives as they try to rebuild their lives and find each other. The film demonstrates the strength of the human spirit and the ability to forgive, raising the issue of family ties and trauma.

Armageddon (1998)

A cult Hollywood blockbuster that tells the story of the threat of the Earth's collision with a giant asteroid. Director Michael Bay has created an exciting movie full of explosions, chases, and dramatic moments. Bruce Willis as an experienced driller and Ben Affleck as a young pilot created an unforgettable duo that saved the world from destruction.

The Wandering Earth (2019)

Chinese science fiction film based on the novel of the same name by Liu Qixin. Director Fang Guo presents a future world where the Sun is threatening to explode, forcing humanity to embark on a large-scale mission to save the planet. To avoid destruction, a project has been created to move the Earth out of orbit using giant engines in space to a new solar system. The movie shows the characters' struggle with disasters and human unity in times of trial. Impressive special effects and sophisticated technology have made the film popular both in China and abroad.

Moonfall (2022)

A science fiction film from director Roland Emmerich, who is known for his large-scale disaster films. The film tells the story of an unexpected twist of fate: The moon begins to fall to the Earth. Former astronaut Joe Fowler (Halle Berry) and conspiracy theorist K.C. Houseman (John Bradley) team up to unravel the mystery of this phenomenon and save humanity. The film impresses with its large-scale special effects that depict the destructive power of the falling moon.

Greenland (2020)

An American disaster movie directed by Rick Roman Waugh and starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin. The plot revolves around an approaching comet that threatens to completely destroy life on Earth. The protagonist, engineer John Garrity, learns that his family has been chosen to evacuate to a secret bunker in Greenland. Together with his wife and son, he travels a dangerous path through chaos and panic to get to safety. The film explores the themes of family unity, the struggle for survival, and emotional stress during the global crisis.

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